An 18K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Bangle by Karl Stittgen

A gold and gemstone hinged bangle bracelet by Karl Stittgen circa 1970. Bangle is constructed in an open design, with varying sizes of pearls, and featuring rubies and pink sapphires on one side, and blue sapphires on the other.

(Length: 6in.; Width: 1 1/4in.; Weight: 54.8 Gross dwt.)

Provenance

Private collection, New York, New York.

Please note that all information provided such as weight, grade, color, and clarity are approximate and the opinion of the Jewelry Department of Freeman's. All gemstones were measured and graded in their settings unless otherwise noted.

Overall Condition: Some signs of wear, with chips, scratches, and damages visible on gemstones, hinge clasp is functional, stamped "STITTGEN 18K".

Pearls: Eighty-eight cultured pearls measuring from approximately 2.8mm at the smallest to 4.5mm at the largest, with good luster, and pink overtone.

Gemstones: Seventeen round-faceted rubies and pink sapphires, each measuring from approximately 2mm at the smallest to 3mm at the largest, and seventeen round-faceted blue sapphires measuring from approximately 2.8mm at the smallest to 3.2mm at the largest.