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Find Out MoreA good looking 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold bangle that was made in Chester in 1907. It is an unusual design with a ribbon design across the centre set with a 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.
and two rose diamonds. There is further Etruscan gold work leaves , bobbles and curves with two three leaf clovers set with sapphires. with applied gold wire work in the Etruscan style and a rope work edging. This archaeological style was popular in the 1860-1880 period as a large excavation had taken place in Italy. The gold pieces that were discovered influenced many jewellers to copy the design, the most notable being Castellani. The style carried on in to the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). period so this bangle is a lovely example with fine detail
Assayed in 1907
Maker's mark B&B
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