BOUCHERON DIAMOND & YELLOW GOLD CONVERTIBLE BRACELETS & NECKLACE, 1980
BOUCHERON DIAMOND & YELLOW GOLD CONVERTIBLE BRACELETS & NECKLACE, 1980
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AN EXTREMELY RARE, FULLY CONVERTIBLE SET BY 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍: Wear it as a pair of twin bracelets, as a choker or as a necklace, this seemingly one-of-a-kind design is a veritable collector's item, and a truly wearable acquisition.
WE LOVE THIS piece because a) you likely won’t spot it anywhere else in the secondary market, b) while it's from the Eighties, it's so perfectly apt in its many iterations, and on that note, c) few vintage Boucheron pieces remain so adaptable and complete. With approx. 20 carats of white diamonds in alternating link silhouettes, this convertible stunner showcases late 20th-century Parisian engineering, made to be worn 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬.
STYLE: As seen in the Gallery, do the full necklace against high-shine silk or structured eveningwear. For daytime, split into bracelets and stack with minimalist bangles for a sharp power-wrist moment.
Our Price Analysis
A VERY JUSTIFIED PRICE for a period Boucheron jewel combining diamonds, substantial goldwork and genuine transformability.
• PRIMARY MARKET CONTEXT: Comparable new creations from Boucheron occupy a significantly higher price bracket. Current diamond-set necklaces include a Quatre Radiant Edition necklace at £87,700 and a three-part Serpent Bohème necklace at £152,000. At our price, this vintage creation offers Boucheron design and craftsmanship at a substantial discount to comparable contemporary pieces.
• SUPERBRAND COMPARISON: Current alternatives from other major maisons reinforce this positioning. Cartier’s diamond-pavé transformable Juste un Clou long necklace is priced at £74,500, while Van Cleef & Arpels’ yellow-gold and diamond Vintage Alhambra necklace is priced from £54,000. This Boucheron sits below both while providing a complete necklace and two independently wearable bracelets.
• SECONDARY MARKET COMPARISON: Prices for important transformable jewels vary according to weight, diamond content, period and complexity. A circa-1970 Boucheron convertible necklace and pair of bracelets is currently offered at $45,900, while a larger 224 g Boucheron convertible sautoir is listed at $112,639. Among peer maisons, a 165 g Van Cleef & Arpels convertible necklace was estimated at $20,000–30,000, while a 228 gr diamond-set example achieved $87,500 at auction.
• DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP: Creating a necklace that separates into two fully resolved bracelets requires sophisticated articulation, precisely engineered connections and secure concealed clasps. Its value lies not only in its diamonds and yellow gold, but also in the technical workmanship required for every configuration to appear intentional and complete.
• COLLECTOR VALUE: Transformable jewels occupy a distinctive place in high-jewellery history. An authenticated Boucheron example from 1980 combines recognised maison provenance, period character and three practical wearing options—qualities that support lasting collector interest.
• PRICE VALUE:This piece sits very comfortably within the international secondary market for signed transformable jewels while remaining materially below comparable new creations from Boucheron, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Details
BRAND & PERIOD: Boucheron, French, circa 1980
MATERIALS: 18k yellow gold; pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated approximately 17–24ct total. Diamond weight is an estimate; please message us for confirmation.
SIZE / DIMENSIONS: Two articulated bracelets connect to form one complete necklace. Please message us for exact necklace and bracelet measurements.
WEIGHT: Estimated 63gr. For the exact weight, please message us.
CONDITION: Excellent. Please message us for further visuals, videos and/or to arrange a viewing.
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