John Hardy - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Twisted Cable Icon Bracelet (EB033)

John Hardy - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Twisted Cable Icon Bracelet. This gorgeous bracelet is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver, and  the John Hardy logo. The bracelet features 28 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This designer bracelet is comprised of a beautiful sparkling pavé set diamond gallery on the clasp, and a wonderful weighty twisted cable link. The clasp simply locks into place, which is in perfect working order. The lovely estate bracelet is extremely versatile, and is accompanied by all its paperwork and original case. 

History: John Hardy jewelry was founded in 1975 by Canadian designer-and-artist John Hardy. He visited Bali in the mid-1970s and the island's jewelry-making traditions raised his interest.

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

By about the 12th century in England, silver coins were called "Easterlings," a word later abbreviated to "sterling." In 1300, King Edward I made the definition official by declaring that sterling silver had to be 92.5 percent pure silver and should be marked by "guardians of the craft."

Measurements: Bracelet (Length) 7"     Width 6.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .16 carats 

Weight: 19.07 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1990