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#JOTW I Found My White Whale-an 8.7 ct OEC Graduated Convertible Bracelet

lulu_ma

lulu_ma

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Two and a half years ago, I attended my very first antique jewelry show, NY JAWS. I had just gotten my first old cut diamond (piggy bank was empty) and was just comparison shopping. It was not my intention to buy.

Of course, I found a gorgeous 5 ct graduated bezel set OEC bracelet. I really wanted it, but I was determined to be disciplined...Well, I didn’t buy the bracelet at the show and I found out it sold the next day. Since then, I have discovered that bezel set old cut diamond bracelets are hard to come by-especially the graduated ones.

After an extensive search and several misses, I gave up hope. Then in December, I posted about the JAWs bracelet on the "pieces that got away" thread here and lo and behold, this bracelet popped up 11 days later. This time, I jumped on it-like no deliberation at all!

Here is my White Whale bracelet…

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The center bezel is 6.7 mm in diameter

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Fancy stack

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I wear my box set OEC bracelet on the daily and wasn't sure 100% that I could justify two OEC bracelets. I started playing around and the wheels were turning...

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Yayyyyy congrats!!!!
 

The bracelet was a little snug so I determined that I would change the clasp.

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Also, I wanted to make the bracelet more versatile. I set about trying to come up with a creative solution. Luckily, I had this convertible bracelet in my inspo file.

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First, I decided that I wanted a barrel type clasp versus a lobster clasp. This is the best white gold finding that I could procure quickly.

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I then ordered a few different tester chains to pair with the bracelet. The smallest bezel measures 3.5 mm. I settled upon a 3 mm white gold ball chain. I actually searched for anklets because I only needed 9 to 10" in length!

Here's the end result:

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I am SUPER excited that I was able to make the conversion work. I've increased my CPW (cost per wear) by two-fold! :bigsmile:
 
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It’s stunning and extra wonderful that it is dual purpose.
enjoy enjoy enjoy
 
Beautiful piece and love the dual versatility! You did very well!
 
What an amazing piece!! Very happy that you were able to find it!! And yassss to #winning in the ‘cpw’ aspect!! Did I already say how amazing it is?? Love love love it!
 
What a stunner! And I've never come across a bracelet like this - what a find!!

Congratulations!
 
Not only is it the perfect bracelet, it’s also the perfect necklace!!

It’s amazing that you managed to find a similar bracelet again, and cannot believe how great the conversion turned out! :kiss2:

Thank you for sharing the conversion process with us. I reckon you’ve started a trend for… bracelaces(?) :geek2:
 
Blown away that this came back to you. It’s a stunning bracelet & I love the conversion option too! :kiss2:

Congratulations!
 
Meant to be @lulu_ma !!!
Wear your gorgeous bracelet good health and bling joy!:love:
 
What a beautiful conversion necklace! All of your pieces are stunning!
 
I love the conversion idea!! It’s such an amazing way to get more wear out of the piece. Love it!!

And it’s gorgeous - both ways! So happy for you that you found the one that got away :kiss2:
 
Fabulous! A truly unique and gorgeous piece.
 
maryjane04 said:
You've got me wanting a bracelet like this too @lulu_ma .

I love the necklace conversion. It's beautiful!
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oldcutclubmember said:
Just like @maryjane04 I would love to have a big ctw graduated bracelet like your white whale!! It has so much presence and the proportions are perfect as a necklace too!
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Mreader said:
Count that as a third person haha who now also wants one of these. Oh so beautiful! So rare! So jelly over here. :lol:
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What can I say- @maryjane04 @oldcutclubmember @Mreader- you are my very favorite enablers!

AND, you know that when you are ready, I will help spend money search for your own bracelets! :lol-2::lol-2::lol-2:

#blingfriendsarethebestfriends
 
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Wow. What a great idea! It looks fabulous both ways!
 
lulu_ma said:
Two and a half years ago, I attended my very first antique jewelry show, NY JAWS. I had just gotten my first old cut diamond (piggy bank was empty) and was just comparison shopping. It was not my intention to buy.

Of course, I found a gorgeous 5 ct graduated bezel set OEC bracelet. I really wanted it, but I was determined to be disciplined...Well, I didn’t buy the bracelet at the show and I found out it sold the next day. Since then, I have discovered that bezel set old cut diamond bracelets are hard to come by-especially the graduated ones.

After an extensive search and several misses, I gave up hope. Then in December, I posted about the JAWs bracelet on the "pieces that got away" thread here and lo and behold, this bracelet popped up 11 days later. This time, I jumped on it-like no deliberation at all!

Here is my White Whale bracelet…

IMG_7084.jpg

The center bezel is 6.7 mm in diameter

IMG_7300.jpg

Fancy stack

IMG_7693.jpg

I wear my box set OEC bracelet on the daily and wasn't sure 100% that I could justify two OEC bracelets. I started playing around and the wheels were turning...

IMG_7082 (1).jpg
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That is gorgeous! I love the conversion!!! Can't go wrong either way!!
 
Side by side comparison of the piece that got away versus the piece I got:

(gah-feeling quite pasty right now!)

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lulu_ma said:
Side by side comparison of the piece that got away versus the piece I got:

(gah-feeling quite pasty right now!)

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I adore the one you now have, sooo elegant, yet a piece you can easily wear with everything :kiss2:
 
Congratulations and it is beautiful!

DK :kiss2::kiss2::kiss2:
 
Amazing in every way! Enjoy!!
 
Wow it's an absolutely beautiful bracelet and the whole conversion to a necklace idea and execution is fabulous! Congrats!!
 
That is just stupendous!! What an incredible find (and kismet that you found not one but two of these rarities!)!! And your conversion is nothing short of genius!! I love you CPW rationale too!! Well done!
 
It’s beautiful and I love that it will do double duty for you!
 
I already fawned on IG, and I'm here to fawn on PS! so creative!!
 
HI:

STUNNING!!! PS'ers find the BEST stuff!

cheers--Sharon
 
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