Pair of Antique English Victorian Etruscan Revival Bangle Bracelet Set
This pair of antique English Victorian Etruscan revival hinged bangle bracelets weighs 18.5g and measures 5.75" inside, 14mm wide and 11mm deep. Each 15k yellow gold bangle is created with a traditional bypass motif and terminates with two ornamented Etruscan stylized finials. A set of bangle bracelets such as this was occasionally referred to as a 'sister-set' or 'sister-jewelry' during the Victorian era. As a sentimental token, parents would give sisters matching keepsakes when one sister would leave home to take on the role of wifehood. Essentially when the sisters parted, they would promise to always wear their bangles. This set dates around the 1870's and remains in superb condition with permanent safety chains and serves as a modern day sister set or just for fashion's sake...More
This pair of antique English Victorian Etruscan revival hinged bangle bracelets weighs 18.5g and measures 5.75" inside, 14mm wide and 11mm deep. Each 15k yellow gold bangle is created with a traditional bypass motif and terminates with two ornamented Etruscan stylized finials. A set of bangle bracelets such as this was occasionally referred to as a 'sister-set' or 'sister-jewelry' during the Victorian era. As a sentimental token, parents would give sisters matching keepsakes when one sister would leave home to take on the role of wifehood. Essentially when the sisters parted, they would promise to always wear their bangles. This set dates around the 1870's and remains in superb condition with permanent safety chains and serves as a modern day sister set or just for fashion's sake.
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