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Find Out MoreEdwardian 15ct Gold, Green Enamel & Gem Set Dearest Bracelet
№ 649U
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Rare Find
A rare 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold bracelet that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of seven green enamelled “E” s interspersed with gem stones that spell “Dearest” so it would have been a wonderful gift to Elizabeth, Emily or another girl’s name beginning with E. The gem stones are DiamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More, EmeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More, AmethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. More, RubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More, Emerald SapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone.
More and TopazIt comes in many colours, including brown, green. blue, yellow, red, pink and orange. Topaz is very hard, being 8 on the Mohs scale, with a high cleavage. More. AntiqueFrom the Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'old and long in existence', it is generally used to refer to collectible artifacts of at least 100 years of age.
More jewellery often has hidden meanings and this bracelet is a wonderful survival of a time when love was expressed through jewels.
A rare “Dearest” bracelet
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Item Number:
№ 649U
Measurements:
Length 19.5cm
Each section 2cm by 9mm
Diamond approx weight 0.25 carats
Sapphire approx weight 0.30 carats
Each section 2cm by 9mm
Diamond approx weight 0.25 carats
Sapphire approx weight 0.30 carats
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 years ago
Hallmarks
Unmarked, 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.
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