Antique Gold, Emerald and Diamond Portrait Bangle Bracelet, circa 1870s
-7 step-cut emeralds weighing approximately 2.00 carats
-2 old mine cut and 276 old rose cut diamonds approximately 5.50 carats
-length adjustable, width at front 1 1/8 inches, gross weight 74.4 grams
-four portrait photos, two of adults and two of children
-photos believed to be:
1. the boy : Grand-Duke Guillaume IV of Luxembourg (1852-1912) as a child
2. the girl : Grand-Duchess Hilda as a child, born princess Hilda of Nassau (1864-1952)
3. the man : Grand-Duke Adolphe of Luxembourg (1817-1905)
4. the woman : princess Adelaïde of Anhalt, grand-duchess of Luxembourg
-Though not in the inventories which have been consulted until now, the bracelet is probably coming from the grand-ducal family of Luxembourg or, a related family member.