Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Rose Gold Filled GF Wedding Bangle Bracelet 9g

Description

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Listing Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
Unmarked,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
9 grams
Metal Type:
14k rose gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Wearable length and inner circumference:
5.9"
Wrist gap, when closed:
2"
When opened, the wrist gap measures an additional:
0.85"
Band width:
0.25"
Bracelet Type:
Hinged bangle bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type:
Push-in clasp with hinge
Link Type:
Rounded and polished
gold filled over base metal
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era in the style of a wedding bangle, a popular type of bracelet worn by brides during this time period
Composed of 14k rose gold filled over base metal
Features chased patterns of curled leaves to either side of a polished, blank panel
Traditionally, this panel would have been chased to add the new initials of the bride who owned the bracelet
Completed with a push-in clasp and hinge
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is some wear to the rose gold on the inside of the band, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not visible when the bracelet is worn and does not affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Wedding bracelets have a long history stretching back centuries and were especially popular in 19th century Europe as Victorians looked back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance for influence in their art and jewelry. Historically, a groom would give his bride a beautifully engraved bracelet on their wedding day, but occasionally they would also be gifted in sets—one given upon engagement, and the other on the day of the wedding. Alternately these sets would come as two different sized bracelets, a larger one for the groom and the smaller for the bride. During the Victorian and Art Nouveau eras, these bracelets were also referred to as “handcuff bracelets” and were a symbol of matrimonial commitment, usually used in place of an engagement or wedding ring.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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