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Gold, diamond, and sapphire bracelet |

This antique bracelet from France takes the

form of a serpent. Its head is set with a

sapphire ringed with diamonds.

Cartier panther 18-karat gold rings | The

top ring is in yellow gold with green garnet

eyes; the bottom one in white gold is set

with 158 diamonds and emerald eyes.

Bulgari triple-gold ring | Made by the

house of Bulgari, this piece is composed

of three rings of coloured 18-karat gold in

different alloys – yellow, pink, and white.

Inca gold | Made in the 14th–15th centuries,

this model llama from Peru is cast in high-

karat gold. The animal’s body has been

pared down to simple geometric forms.

Charm bracelet | Bracelets like this one go

in and out of fashion, but have the advantage

of giving the wearer the chance to add

personalized charms.

Sunflower | This delicately sculpted sunflower is made

from yellow gold. Its petals have been etched with fine

lines to create a textured appearance, and cut stones

have been set in its stamens.

Woodgrain necklace | This American

gold necklace has an unusual woodgrain

texture. The clasp is cleverly concealed in

one of the oversized links of the chain.

When gold argues

the case, eloquence

is impotent

Publilius Syrus

Moral Sayings, 1st century BCE

Stylized ears

Emerald

eyes

Engraved clasp White gold

Gold “scales”

Gold “petals”

Onyx nose

Pink gold

Yellow

gold

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