Crossing Eras: The Grandeur of a Victorian Sapphire Bangle

This Victorian diamond and sapphire cross over bangle, dating back to around 1880, is a splendid representation of the Grand Victorian Period's opulence. Crafted from 18k red gold and silver, the bangle features three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of ± 0.60ct, complemented by 26 rose cut diamonds and three natural sapphires. This piece exemplifies the era's fascination with luxurious and intricate designs, inspired by global influences. It resonates with the historical context of the period, echoing the regal and romantic aesthetics of the time, making it a timeless piece of jewelry with both historical and aesthetic significance.

Antique jewelry object group
bangle

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
  -  See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called 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 of the Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18k red gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity H/I, i
26 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by www.ijgc-worldwide.com for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Three natural sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 0.75ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
inner circumference 16,60 cm (6,54 inch), width of top of bangle 1,20 cm (0,47 inch)
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Weight
15,30 gram (9,84 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21182-0525

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