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Antique Bangle with Natural Pearls and Diamond in Gold, British, c. 1900


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Antique Bangle with Natural Pearls and Diamond in Gold, British, c. 1900
Antique Bangle with Natural Pearls and Diamond in Gold, British, c. 1900
Description
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This bangle was created in Great Britain - evident not least in the material composition of the piece. The combination of creamy white, natural pearls and warm, shiny gold was the preferred choice of material for jewellery in Britain throughout the late 19th century and into the early years of the 20th century (see David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti: Understanding Jewellery, London 2010, p. 216). Here, the pearls adorn the showpiece and surround a centrally set diamond. The back of the hoop has no trimming so that it cannot get caught in clothing. The design is typical for the years around 1900 and an illustration from a jeweler's catalog from 1901 shows comparable hoops (see last illustration). The gold hoop has been preserved with its original additional fine gold plating. This fine gold plating, known as "blooming", was popular at the time in order to achieve a particularly warm, soft and velvety shimmering surface. All too often today, such surfaces are rubbed or scratched - but this hoop still shines in many parts in its original color, which is a particular delight. We discovered the piece in London. Illustration from the catalog of Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, London, 1901, reproduced in: Peter Hinks (ed.): Victorian Jewelry, Hildesheim/Zurich/New York 1996, p. 41.
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Antique Bangle with Natural Pearls and Diamond in Gold, British, c. 1900
London Circle
€ 2,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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