Victorian High Carat Gold Hinged Bangle with Pearls and Amethyst

$1,634.00

A fabulous Victorian bangle which we would date to around the 1860s-1870s. We weren't convinced this was a solid gold bangle when we first picked it up, but having x-ray tested it AND sent it off to Birmingham Assay Office for more professional testing we can confirm the gold content as follows:

main bangle body somewhere between 18ct and 22ct gold
catch mechanism somewhere between 14ct and 18ct gold
pearl setting somewhere between 14ct and 18ct gold

So a precious bangle indeed! And one with the most incredibly intricate hand engraving to the front. The bangle has been studded with seed pearls and four foiled amethyst cabochons. As expected, the bangle does have wear including a few dents and dings, discolouration, one cabochon has a chip and the pearl setting is a little loose (but secure). Importantly, the catch and hinge work well and the bangle still looks absolutely beautiful. Whoever buys her will love her. She is suited to smaller wrists, since the Victorians were generally a lot smaller than we are today. We recommend 6-7 inch.

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More Information

Wrist Size: Up to 7 inch
Height: 2.5cm on face, 1.1cm at back of bangle
Internal Size: 5.7cm x 4.6cm high
Age: 1860s-1870s
Marks: None (gold tested by Birmingham Assay Office)
Material: 22ct - 14ct Gold
Weight: 13.1 grams
Principal Stone: Pearl
Second Stone: Amethyst, foiled
Case: Modern Jewellery Box

All stone weights and grades are our best estimates. Metals are checked for authenticity, and any detectable or assumed stone treatments are disclosed.