AFRO Basaldella (1912-1976)

Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, c. 1960

Unique chased openwork bangle made in 18ct yellow gold and set with old mine-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies. Designed and chased by Afro Basaldella and finished off in the gold workshops of Mario Masenza, Rome.

Marks: Inscribed on the reverse, Afro, MASENZA-ROMA

Dimensions: W. 4 cm; Internal D. 5.7 x 4.7 cm

Exhibited: Scultura Aurea. Gioielli d’Artista per un nuovo Rinascimento, Palazzo Ducale, Galleria Nazionale della Marche, 30 May - 8 September 2019

Literature: P. Stroppiana, Scultura Aurea. Gioielli d’Artista per un nuovo Rinascimento. Art Jewellery for a new Renaissance (Gli Ori, Pistoia 2019), p. 44