Curated Jewels for the Vintage Collector. During the Victorian era, Etruscan jewelry was being unearthed from its centuries-old burial place by archeologists, and jewelry designers were enraptured by the unusual and skilled gold work of the ancient Italian civilization, wasting no time in incorporating wiry goldwork into their jewelry. In this Etruscan revival bracelet, the gold-gilt band recalls the wiry look in a gemstone border. The imposing red cabochons are glass stones made to simulate natural garnets. The stones are large enough that they jut out from your wrist when the bracelet is worn, creating a bold profile. Note that this bracelet is made for very narrow wrists. It has a snug fit so that the cabochons stay upright on your wrist. There are no chips and very little surface wear to the glass or the foiling that looks like is at the back of the glass. The finish has a bright patina with little darkening (there is a small amount of surface wear at the back) or discoloration and there are no dents or irregularities to the shape of the bracelet. S a snug fit but was made for a smaller wrist and for the stones to sit firmly upright when worn. Material Alloy (does not test for silver or gold content), Glass. Antique and vintage pieces have been passed through generations, so its not often you find a piece that has be maintained in its near-original condition. Such pieces are not only higher in value, but they are also more collectible, as they carry the history of past owners but do not show it. They reveal what the piece would have looked like when it was first created, giving us an insight into a bygone era. Antique and vintage styles that are typically seen in small or modest sizes get dramatic attention when theyre found in large, oversized, or bold pieces. These larger versions increase the collectability of a piece. _gsrx_vers_859 GS 7.0.21 (859). The item “Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Garnet Paste Domed Wide Gold Gilt Bracelet” is in sale since Tuesday, February 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Costume\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Bracelets”. The seller is “oxfordjewel” and is located in Altadena, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Material: Glass
- Metal: Alloy
- Era: Victorian
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