A multi-gem and diamond acrostic bracelet, 1970s, designed as a series of textured abstract gold

A multi-gem and diamond acrostic bracelet, 1970s, designed as a series of textured abstract gold plaques set with a diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz, their initials spelling out the word 'DEAREST', further accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, length 19cm, gross weight 19 grams

Accompanied by report no. 22175 from the Gem & Pearl Laboratory, stating that the ruby weighing approximately 1.26 carats is of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heat treatment, the sapphire weighing approximately 1.78 carats is of Sri Lankan origin, also with no indications of heat treatment, the oval emerald is of Zambian origin with minor clarity enhancement, the step-cut emerald is of Colombian origin with indications of moderate clarity enhancement, and the topaz is natural 'Imperial' topaz