Beautiful Gold Bangle with Natural Pearls and Garnet-Glass Doublets, England, circa 1905

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Beautiful Gold Bangle with Natural Pearls and Garnet-Glass Doublets, England, circa 1905

€ 1,290.00 ^*

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Description

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This bangle is a beautiful example of English jewellery c. 1900. Crafted from warm, lustrous 9-karat gold, it is set with two red stones and light-colored pearls. The stones and pearls are set in what are known as Gypsy Settings, a setting style that was already very popular during the Victorian era and is now usually referred to as Flush Setting. In this technique, the stones are set flush with the gold so that their surfaces barely protrude beyond the metal. This protects the stones and makes the bangle particularly comfortable to wear, as the settings cannot snag on clothing. What makes this piece unusual is the type of red gemstones: These are garnet-glass doublets in the colour of rubies—a style that is completely uncommon today but was widespread back then. A wafer-thin slice of garnet rests on a base of red glass, and both were faceted together. The result is a gemstone that, thanks to the garnet, has a high refractive index and therefore sparkles much more richly than glass. In addition, the surface is harder and better protected against scratches. It’s obvious why these elaborately crafted gemstones were chosen! Their price was more affordable than that of genuine rubies, which in the 19th century usually had to be imported from Burma. And so they became widely popular for several years, until their use fell out of fashion a few years later with the invention of the synthetic ruby by Auguste Verneuil. The piece of jewellery is very good in preservation and still has its original safety chain, which prevents the open bangle from accidentally slipping off the wrist. A beautiful find from London that showcases the traditional English art of goldsmithing from the early 20th century in a particularly appealing way.

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Edwardian Bliss

€ 1,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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