Russian Antique Diamond Bracelet
Regular price
$17,000
This antique Russian diamond bangle bracelet was created in St. Petersburg in the late 19th century. It centers an oval medallion of old mine and rose-cut diamonds with pierced gallery, completed by a fused, three-part bangle with scalloped edges. Of surprisingly modern design and sensibility, this light and sparkling bracelet's pared down geometry can stand alone - or happily stacks with other favorite gemmy or plain polished bangles.
Item #: BA-21897
Country: Russia
Circa: 1880s-1890s
Size: 6.5" interior circumference
Materials: 12 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.95 carat); 32 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.80 carat); 14K Gold
Gram Weight: 24.2 g.
Signed: St. Petersburg mark (1882-1898), 56 for gold, maker's mark MM
Item #: BA-21897
Country: Russia
Circa: 1880s-1890s
Size: 6.5" interior circumference
Materials: 12 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.95 carat); 32 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.80 carat); 14K Gold
Gram Weight: 24.2 g.
Signed: St. Petersburg mark (1882-1898), 56 for gold, maker's mark MM
Throughout Europe in the Victorian age, an enthusiasm for mechanization and speed carried through into art and design. While Victorianism is often associated with exuberant ornamentation, many designers in fact drew inspiration from the novelty and power of the machine and its streamlined forms.
Throughout Europe in the Victorian age, an enthusiasm for mechanization and speed carried through into art and design. While Victorianism is often associated with exuberant ornamentation, many designers in fact drew inspiration from the novelty and power of the machine and its streamlined forms.
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