Helene Anna Held (1872–1918), known as Anna Held, was a Polish-born stage performer who rose to fame in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She began her career in France, singing in Parisian theaters before being discovered by producer Florenz Ziegfeld, who brought her to New York. With her charm, coquettish style and trademark sparkling eyes, Anna quickly became one of Broadway's most celebrated leading ladies. She was recognized for her beauty and charisma, attracting audiences with her spirited stage presence.

Beyond her performances, Anna played a pivotal role in shaping the image of the Ziegfeld Follies, which became one of the most iconic theatrical shows in American entertainment history. Her extravagant costumes, playful persona, and engaging publicity stunts, such as bathing in 40 gallons of milk a day to maintain her complexion, cemented her reputation as both a performer and a cultural figure. During World War I, Anna used her celebrity status to aid France by traveling to the front lines to entertain soldiers where she boosted morale and raised money for the war effort.

Anna left behind a legacy as one of the early Broadway trailblazing entertainers who helped define the glitz, glamour and spectacle of American musical theater.

The present bracelet is formerly from the collection of Anna Held, created by renowned French jewelry house LaCloche Frères. This embroidery-inspired technique embodies both refinement and innovation transforming platinum and diamonds into a work of art that appears delicate, almost textile in nature.