Mid-19th Century More Bracelets

Roman grand tour Etruscan Revival Ricordi bracelet. Magnificent historical piece, created in Roma Italy during the Papal States period back in the middle of the 19th century, circa 1850. This fabulous Grand Tour bracelet has been crafted with Etruscan revival patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with the surfaces finished with textured and polished details. Fitted with one slider pin lock and a safety chain for extra security. The design is made up of seven elements connected to each other with seven cylinders in the shape of Roman Cryptex. The four on the back are each inscribed in high relief with the letters R.O.M.A. in reference to the city's memento. The three frontal ovals are decorated with the images carved in high relief of the three Roman graces. The Graces appear as divinities associated with beauty and love. In the Iliad and the Odyssey, the two great epic poems of the 8th century BC., the Graces are linked to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and through her they are associated with love, beauty, fertility and desire. In most mythological sources it is stated that the Graces were daughters of Zeus and Hera, and that they were called Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia, or "Beauty", "Jubilo" and "Abundance". Gemstones: Two layers carvings of natural seashell with oval natural black onyx gemstones. Weight: 60.85 Grams, (39.01 Dwt). Measurements: Length 7.75Inches (19.75 Cm). Width 41 mm (1.61 Inches). Hallmarks: Each element is stamped with the old Papal States assay marks for the gold. Five times with the Crossed Keys and a Cardinal Capello inside a triangle and one time with the maker's lozenge cartouche with the number 117 for the Roman identification goldsmith. History of the Hallmark: The first statutes of the guild of Roman goldsmiths date back to 1358, in which was stated the rule of the warranty punch. The University of Goldsmiths was founded in 1508 and the statutes approved the following year introduced the use of the master's mark in addition to the previous guarantee mark. In 1738, with the reform of the Statutes of Goldsmiths, the guild acquired the name of "Nobil Collegio degli Orefici ed Argentieri di Roma" (Noble College of Goldsmiths and silversmiths of Rome). The warranty mark used prior to the French invasion was a series of "crossed keys of St. Peter under a liturgical umbrella" enclosed into shields, ovals or other geometric shapes. Note: It was in 1870, the conquest of Rome marked the end of Stato Pontificio...

A beautiful bracelet from the Mid Victorian era, circa 1850s-1870s. Made from 14 karat gold, the design has a gorgeous combination with the deeply colored rose cut Almandine garnet a...

This 18 karat gold bangle has a beautiful cameo made out of shell and around the cameo there are 33 cabochon cut turquoises. The gold bangle itself is adorned with classic rocaille engravings. This bangle fits the classic summer-dress as well as the modern white t-shirt and jeans look. This is sustainable...

Hinged bangle bracelet features an ornately rendered snake love knot station Eyes are bezel set with round cut and strongly purplish red gemstones Centering pyramidal vegetable ivo...

Bracelet is comprised of highly decorative navette links With floral motif and milgrain wire Separated by split oval spacer links Completed by hidden clasp with safety chain and f...

Each Cabochon Lapis lazuli plaque within a rope twist surround. Length 16,7cm Weight: 39gr.

Bracelet consisting of 4 rows of faceted coral pearls, held by a ratchet clasp in 18 karat yellow gold, ram hallmark. The latter is rectangular in shape ...

Beautiful hand woven bracelet by Marina J. This gorgeous piece is made using 1mm - 2mm Pearls, intricately hand woven into a 3 dimensional lace like design. As shown in photos, this bracelet is a dome like curve, while the underside of this bracelet is woven flat, allowing it to lay perfectly and comfortably around the wrist. A gorgeous one of a kind faceted Amethyst bead sits in a 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Encrusted setting, and displays beautiful hues and pops of purples in any light. The Amethyst stone is set into a vintage watch case...

An amazing antique, early Victorian snake or serpent ouroboros bracelet. The bracelet is made from tightly woven brown hair with a 9 karat gold hea...

A stunning antique, mid Victorian era Scottish agate and Silver bracelet. The bracelet features beautifully faceted panels of polished agate panels each with engraved silver end caps, each of these is intercepted by fine tubular carved agates with short chain links and silver caps. The various agate tones and patterns make this bracelet an aesthetically interesting piece, such a magnificent piece of antique Scottish jewellery...

It is composed of four round links decorated in the center of a cherub in a bright yellow and white enamel surround in reserves of gold threads. Maker's mark of F-J. RUDOLPHI. Weight: 54.16 gr. Dimensions: 20 x 3.8 cm. RUDOLPHI, THE SONG OF ROMANTIC JEWEL Like Froment-Meurice, the jeweler Frédéric-Jules RUDOLPHI deserves to be collected. The major European museums house his works. Of Danish origin, he succeeds Charles Wagner, whose workshop he directed from 1841. The sources of inspiration come from the Middle Ages or the Renaissance, accommodating in his own way the spirit of Romanticism. Among other things, loves were often illustrated, simple messengers of Love. Reference: A famous adornment with love (bracelet, brooch and earrings), Musée d'Orsay. Paris. A Renaissance-style clock in the Louvre Museum, Department of Objets d'Art. Paris. A beautiful emerald and silver bracelet...

Substantial hinged bangle centers an oval locket featuring a raised cross motif accented by rose cut diamonds With a twisted rope surround; opening on a hinge to reveal a sepia port...