This Victorian rose-cut diamond bangle bracelet in antique style is crafted in 18k yellow gold, weighs 146.4g and measures 7.5 inches around the wrist (the narrow end), 2.5 inches wide and 3mm deep. Characterizing a popular mid-Victorian bangle bracelet style of Egyptian Architectural Revival inspiration, this Victorian style bracelet of substantial weight and pronounced width is swathed in a massive number of pique rose-cut diamonds totaling 720 in number. Measuring between the smallest size of 2mm in diameter to the largest 5mm long and 3.5mm wide, these sparkling antique diamonds are graded 'light-brown'(L) color, individually colleted and artistically assembled to create a fascinating openwork design by virtue of the Baroque diamond shapes. This immaculately crafted Victorian style rose-cut diamond bracelet is secured with a well-designed bayonet clasp, veiled by a vertical alignment of rose-cut diamonds within finely mille grained borders.
Bangles were amongst the most fashionable arm ornaments of the 1870's, handcrafted in a variety of styles, mostly designed as wide gold bands with circular gem-set motif, Renaissance inspired emblematic decors or with detachable cartouche style decors which could also be worn as brooches. Egyptian, Greek and Etruscan archeology inspired bracelets worn by high society Victorian ladies while the Renaissance Holbeinesque influence resulted in the most aesthetic and highly prized Victorian bangle bracelets, often as a constituent part of a complete 'parure' with a matching necklace, a brooch and a pair of earrings.
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