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1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (detail)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (left side view)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (detail)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (detail)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (right side view)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (profile view)
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1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet

1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (on white background)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (detail)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (left side view)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (detail)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (detail)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (right side view)
1880s Etruscan Revival Dragon Bracelet (profile view)
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An exceptional c1880 Victorian-era bracelet depicting a dragon.Victorians designers were great appropriators, and this bracelet is an excellent example: a dragon copied from Eastern art, and intricate granulation and wirework copied from ancient Etruscan jewelry. In the 19th century, archaeological discoveries inspired a revival of both Etruscan designs, and goldsmithing techniques. In 14K gold with a bloomed finish, giving the appearance of higher karat gold. With a 0.45ct old mine cut diamond set in the mouth. 

Materials

Approx. 0.45ct Old Mine Cut Diamond, Ruby and Garnet Eyes, 14K Gold

Date

c1880

Condition

Good. A small dent at the back. Wear to the bloomed surface, particularly on the back. One eye is a garnet (while the other is a ruby) and is probably a replacement.

Size

Inside Dimensions: 2-1/8 x 1-3/4" (fits an average wrist)
Width: 20 to 5mm