Lost Island Treasures

Antique Edwardian Peridot and Gold Bracelet, British, c. 1910


€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Antique Edwardian Peridot and Gold Bracelet, British, c. 1910
Antique Edwardian Peridot and Gold Bracelet, British, c. 1910
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
Many legends concern St. John's Island in the Red Sea, whose peridot deposits once supplied the pharaohs with the spring-green stones. The Greek historian Diodorus wrote that terrible guards would kill anyone who came too close to this island. In any case, the stones could not be seen during the day: They could only be found in the dark, because then their glow would give them away. The name "evening emerald" for the peridot is presumably also based on this legend. The island's peridot deposits were rediscovered in the late 19th century, triggering a great fashion for finding them in greater numbers in jewellery at the turn of the century. This discovery came at just the right time because, as this bracelet proves, the lime green gemstone is a wonderful addition to the light shapes of the time. The bracelet is made from slightly reddish, 9-karat gold. Elongated oval links alternate with diamond-shaped links. A peridot in a characteristic color shines in the middle of each link. The bracelet, which was made around 1910, is beautifully preserved and came to us from the British capital.
Read more
Size & Details
Antique Edwardian Peridot and Gold Bracelet, British, c. 1910
Lost Island Treasures
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Our Promise
Our Promise
Our Promise

We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

Learn more