Charles Loloma 18k Gold Coral Turquoise "Hi Rise" Bracelet

Newly discovered Charles Loloma... it belonged to Marie Creem... who bought it
 in the 1980's from an exclusive Scottsdale shop. It was never before offered for sale.

Mrs. Creem passed away some time ago... much of her estate was auctioned by
 NY Christie's. That auction took a full day.

However, Mrs. Creem's jewelry was consigned to Sedona Indian Jewelry.
We sold Part I sometime ago... this is the beginning of Part II... this is the first time
 any of this material has been offered for sale since it was purchased new.

It is a privilege, from the contents of the collection it is clear that
Mrs. Creem was a successful, avant-garde, forward thinking woman. Her fashion was
wonderful. She respected the artist for she kept her jewelry immaculate. We thank
the Creem Estate for the privilege of representing this portion of Mrs. Creem's estate.

Everything about this Loloma evokes superlatives...

Loloma's "hi rise" design was always quite popular. To satisfy demand, it was made to various
 price points. Lesser pieces were made using silver instead of gold... fossil ivory and ironwood
instead of high grade gemstones.

Do not confuse lesser pieces with Loloma's best work... they are world's apart.

Very large Coral branches like this were always expensive. Their price equaled or exceeded
 that of the finest turquoise. Think about how large these coral branches had to have been
in order for Loloma to square them... remove every imperfection...
and to still have this remain.

Set along with the Coral is Lone Mountain Fossil Turquoise, Lapis and Sugalite.

You'll find fine examples of Charles Loloma jewelry photographed in books by Dubin,
Struever, Cirillo and Jacka. This piece compares favorably with the best of those.

1/2" Wide

5/8" Tall at it Highest

For a 6" to a 6 1/4" wrist... there is a 1" wide
opening for you to slip it on and off your wrist

$55,000

SOLD

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