An enamel, ruby and diamond fox bracelet, composed of three sculpted fox heads with turquoise blue enamel decoration, the whiskers and snout set with single-cut diamonds and accented by black enamel, to the circular-shaped ruby eyes, set between pairs of polychrome enamel textured nut links, signed Rossignoli (indistinct), diamonds approximately 0.30 carat total, rubies approximately 0.36 carat total, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, Italian assay marks, gross weight 77.3 grams, length 7.28 in.
- Carat - A carat (abbreviated "ct") is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of a diamond or other gemstone, and separately is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of precious metals such as gold,.
For gemstones, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. The weight of a diamond is one of the Four Cs (along with cut, colour, and clarity) that are used to determine a diamond's value.
It is important to note that a diamond's weight does not necessarily correspond to its size. A diamond's cut, which affects how well it reflects light, can make a diamond of a lower weight appear larger than a diamond of a higher weight. Additionally, the carat is not the only factor to determine the value of a diamond, other factors such as clarity, colour and cut are important too.
In the gold industry, the purity of gold is measured in carats (abbreviated "ct"), with 24 karats being pure gold and lower carat numbers indicating a lower purity level. So, for example, 18 carat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold, and 12 carat gold is 12/24 or 50% pure gold.
- Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.
- Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
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