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Unusual bracelet made of agates, pearls and gold, England circa 1880

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Unusual bracelet made of agates, pearls and gold, England circa 1880

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We encounter love symbolism in Victorian jewelry in very different ways. Sometimes quite obviously - for example when bracelets are held together by small, heart-shaped clasps - and sometimes subtly, for example through the symbolism of the gemstones used. The fact that a ruby stands for love thanks to its red color is immediately understandable. That a blue sapphire symbolizes fidelity, on the other hand, is something that not all women are aware of today. In the south of England, we discovered a bracelet from around 1880 that conceals a subtle symbolism of love in all its elements, although this may only become apparent at second glance. The setting of the bracelet initially appears unusual: Four large cabochons of dark agate, interspersed with a white central stripe, are set into the gold. These gemstones were particularly popular towards the end of the 19th century. This is because, like the inseparable affection of two lovers, the different colored layers of the stone in striped agates are inextricably linked - they hold together. Pliny the Elder interpreted this wonderful gemstone in this way around 2000 years ago. It became a real fashion in Victorian Britain. Pairs of small natural pearls are set between the cabochon-cut agates. These can be associated with Venus, the goddess of love, because - according to the ancient idea - natural pearls are born from a shell, just like her. The fact that the lower section of the golden hoop is not simply closed, but consists of firmly connected links and thus visually forms a chain, further illustrates the idea of holding things together. A wonderfully multi-layered bangle from the era of Queen Victoria.

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England, end of the 19th century: The Empire is at the height of its power. Queen Victoria has extended the borders of the British Empire further than ever before - an empire has been created! Luxury and wealth reached ever wider sections of the population in London. Precious gemstones from the ever-growing colonies and crown lands found their way into the displays of the jewelers in Bond Street - and the ladies of society eagerly pounced on them, basking in the glow of the fine treasures and displaying their wealth with pride.

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€ 3,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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