Shimmering Bracelet with Amethysts in Multicoloured Gold, Featuring Antique Elements, Circa 1870 & Later

Late Summer

Shimmering Bracelet with Amethysts in Multicoloured Gold, Featuring Antique Elements, Circa 1870 & Later

€ 4,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

This bracelet is like a day in late summer: fragrant, radiant, and warm. More than 100 amethysts shimmer in a seductive violet. They are set in reddish gold and arranged side by side in a dense pattern to form the bracelet. The large clasp, the focal point of the design, is set with a particularly large amethyst. Smaller amethysts accompany it, alternating with roses crafted from gold. The roses on the clasp are a special detail. They are crafted from gold of varying colours—green and yellow gold—which have been layered over the reddish gold of the clasp. This technique, known as en or de trois couleur, is a particularly artful way to achieve natural-looking effects. It first appeared around 1800 and then recurred repeatedly throughout the century. Flowers and leaves are most commonly crafted using this technique, as seen here: The effect is subtle, artistic, and rich in detail; pieces created in this way often possess a cheerful lightness. The clasp’s shape—an oval shield—is typical of jewellery from the 1860s and 1870s. We therefore believe that the clasp was also made during those years. The bracelet, which closely matches the clasp in both material and colour, was most likely created later as a fitting complement to the clasp. Crafted by hand with great care, details such as the modern eyelets and the method of mounting on flexible wires suggest that it was likely made in the 20th century. We discovered the bracelet in the Rhineland. We are particularly drawn to its late-summer glow.

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Jewellery from the late 19th century often shimmers in warm, intense colours. Reddish or rich, golden yellow gold was in fashion and was paired with bold gemstones such as amethysts, emeralds, or garnets. The resulting pieces of jewellery were intended for daytime social occasions, such as visiting a friend for tea or attending an exhibition. As evening approached, the colours faded along with the sunlight, and diamonds set in silver and platinum took center stage.

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Size & Details

Late Summer

€ 4,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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.

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