This captivating late 19th-century bracelet, crafted in 18K warm yellow gold, features six intricate links, each adorned with two griffins symmetrically positioned as if contesting over a central gem—either a lustrous pearl or an old mine-cut diamond.The rich, warm tone of the gold, typical of jewellery from this period, enhances the intricate details of the griffins and adds depth to the design. Evoking mythology, the griffins symbolise guardians of treasures, while the alternating pearls anddiamonds highlight Victorian artistry. With its harmonious blend of late Victorian excess and early Art Nouveau fluidity, this French creation celebrates mythological elegance and refined craftsmanship, making it a timeless piece of wearable art.
Antique jewelry object group bracelet
Condition very good condition more info on our condition scale
Country of origin France
Style Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from themiddle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveaustyle have their beginnings in the late Victorian era. See also: Victorian more info on styles
Style specifics Late Victorian / early Art Nouveau - The subject of this piece, although typical 19th Century, announces the coming of the Art Nouveau style.
Period ca. 1890 Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration Mythology
Theme Griffin - In tales griffins are said to build a nest, like an eagle but of gold and instead of eggs it lays agates. The animal was supposed to watch over hidden treasures. Perhaps that's why in jewellery they are often executed with a diamond or pearlin their beak.
Material 18K warm yellow gold (touchstone tested) more info on precious metals
Diamonds Three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/si - When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.
Precious stones Three pearls
Birthstones Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June. more info on birthstones
Hallmarks The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838. more info on hallmarks
Dimensions 17,60 cm (6,93 inch) x 1,42 cm (0,56 inch) Extra information see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight 30,90 gram (19,87 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº 24320-0179
Copyright photography Adin, fine antique jewellery
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