Chopard an 18ct white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, ref 4097 case 500876 Happy diamonds, quartz movement, Mother-of-pearl dial, the bezel of the circular glazed case set with round diamonds enclosing seven loose round diamonds surrounding the diamond enhanced white dial, gold hands, case, dial and movement signed, with integral 18ct white gold Chopard smooth brick work bracelet with folding clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 2.27 carats, 1.06 in. diameter, overall length 6.30 in. accompanied by Chopard invoice stating complete service and replacement of movement, maker's guarantee card, three additional links, setting pin and case.
- Bezel - On a clock or watch, the bezel is the metal frame into which the watch or clock glass is fitted. In clocks, the bezel may include a hinge and a flange, in effect a door to the face of the clock. In jewellery the bezel is a band of metal with a projecting lip that holds the gemstone in its setting.
- Mother-Of-Pearl - Mother-of-pearl, technical name "nacre", is the inner layer of a sea shell. The iridescent colours and strength of this material were widely used in the nineteenth century as an inlay in jewellery, furniture, (especially papier mache furniture) and musical instruments.
In the early 1900s it was used to make pearl buttons. Mother-of-pearl is a soft material that is easily cut or engraved.
Nowadays it is a by-product of the oyster, freshwater pearl mussel and abalone industries.
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