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Posted 5 months ago
sammytheop…
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This is easily one of my favorite bracelets to look at. Signed "JOMAZ" on one of the links. This bracelet is finely-crafted; each filigree is covered with raised dots and is flanked by amethyst and sapphire cabochons. The art deco lions were designed to look like gargoyles with some green enameling to give it a verdigrised look, with a pearl in each mouth. A very opulent piece of costume jewelry. I rarely see this bracelet go for sale, but there are two pendants with the same motif that do come up now and then; they are highly-prized and often sell at steep prices.
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