Jewelry of the Grand Era: Victorian ruby bangle bracelet
This magnificent bangle bracelet, from the sumptuous Victorian era around 1880, perfectly illustrates the extravagant style of the time. Made of 14-carat rose gold, it is adorned with twenty-one rubies totaling approximately 2.20 carats and sprinkled with forty-eight delicate seed pearls. Its prestigious origin dates back to an acquisition by Simons Antique Jewellers in the 1980s, a provenance proudly recounted in their catalog. Bearing the Dutch hallmark for 14-carat gold after 1955, this bangle reflects the era's penchant for opulent jewelry, infused with exotic influences from around the world and tinged with the poignant elegance characteristic of mourning pieces. Honoring the birthstones of July and June, this bangle is not just an accessory, but a fragment of rich Victorian history.
Object group of antique jewelry
bracelet
Condition
very good condition
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Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of decorative arts from the Victorian era. This period is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historical styles, as well as the introduction of intercultural influences from the Middle East and Asia in furniture, accessories, and interior decoration. Victorian design is widely perceived as having displayed a regrettable excess of ornamentation. The Arts and Crafts movement, the Aesthetic movement, the Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau all have their origins at the end of the Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as the Victorian era (1837 - 1901), into three periods of about twenty years each: the Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), the Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).
We consider this to be the Grand Victorian Period.
This second Victorian period is famous for its sumptuous pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From around 1850, wealthy Englishmen brought back knowledge of jewelry from India and Japan, which greatly inspired jewelers of that era. This period also coincides with the death of King Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, which made mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the specific type of jewelry of this era.
Period
circa 1880
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Material
14-carat rose gold (tested with a touchstone)
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Additional information:
This bracelet was purchased in the mid-1980s from Simons Antique Jewellers, antique jewelers established in The Hague and Amsterdam, Netherlands. See the photos of two pages from their catalog where you will find this bracelet and its twin, as well as their selling price of 16,000 florins (florins were in use before the euro).
Gemstones
21 rubies with an estimated weight of ± 2.20 ct
48 seed beads
All weights of colored stones are approximate as the stones are not removed from their settings to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
It is very common to treat gemstones to enhance their clarity or color. The item in question has not been tested for this.
Birthstones
Ruby is the birthstone (or monthly stone) for July and pearl for June.
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Characteristics
Dutch control hallmark for 14-carat gold jewelry delivered to the assay office in their original state. This hallmark has been used since 1955.
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Dimensions
inner circumference 17.50 cm (6.89 inches), bracelet width at the top of the bracelet 1.08 cm (0.43 inch)
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Weight
23.10 grams (14.85 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807084454217
SKU : 21273-0594
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