Victorian Gold Bangle with Sapphires & Diamonds, c. 1890

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Victorian Gold Bangle with Sapphires & Diamonds, c. 1890

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In the late 19th century, finely crafted gold bangles were among the most popular forms of jewellery. Like other jewellery, they were closely tied to the fashion of the time and played a key role in accentuating the elegance of the slender, carefully styled wrists. Jewellery fashions evolved at increasingly rapid intervals throughout the 19th century. At first, goldsmiths drew on historical models, reinterpreting Gothic, Renaissance, and ancient styles. Toward the end of the century, however, they increasingly moved away from these references, and the designs became more free-form. Flowing lines, asymmetrical compositions, and stylized ornaments gradually replaced the strict adherence to historical models and paved the way for the later Art Nouveau style. Our bangle also reflects this transformation. It is crafted from gold and constructed from a narrow, so-called “knife-edge” band, whose angular profile lends the bangle stability despite its delicate appearance. At its center, the design features two decorative elements reminiscent of stylized bows, set with sparkling diamonds and blue sapphires. They frame the true highlight of the piece of jewellery: an enchanting sapphire of a beautiful blue colour. The center stone is effectively accentuated by an entourage of nine old-cut diamonds set in silver. The use of silver for diamond settings was widespread in the 19th century, as the light-colored metal—with its consistently warm luster—complements the fire of the stones particularly well. Dated to around 1890, the bangle is very good in condition and came to us from the south of England.

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Content 1 piece

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