Antique 14K Gold Mesh Purse Start Price USD 2,250.00 Current Price USD 2,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, June 30, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Lynden, WA See more about 'Antique 14K Gold Mesh Purse' Description You are bidding on an antique gold purse from the 1920s. This is a true collector’s piece. Its design provides the classic elegant, yet understated look—why not impress with a golden purse? This piece is unique, made to accommodate and embellish certain stones by a French artisan at the request of a German countess (this is the plausible family story). The purse has the following characteristics:•14KT yellow gold with an 18KT yellow gold wash•mesh style purse with an open work, rosebud design (front only) frame and a heavy cable link carrying handle•clasp is set on each side with bullet-style cabochons (likely sapphires)•one bezel-set natural emerald, standard step cut, 0.15 ct, clarity eye clean, type III, medium dark, moderately strong, GIA vsblG 6/4, cut good•ten bezel-set old European cut diamonds, total weight 0.50 ct, clarity SI-2 to I-2, color H–I, cut poor•Dimensions: frame width 5.5 in, chain 14 in, mesh skirt 9 in when fully extended, total weight 100.60 g.The purse will come with an original appraisal dated 19 June 2008, which was completed by a graduate gemologist, member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Master Independent Jewelers Organization Accredited Gem Lab. Place a Bid!