Antique Vintage Nouveau Gold Filled GF Monogram Expansion Bangle Bracelet 26.8g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
Unmarked
, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
26.8 grams
Metal Type:
14k yellow and rose gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Carat Weight/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Inner circumference: 6.87" when the bracelet is not expanded
The small wrist gap measures 2.12" across when the bracelet is not expanded
When expanded, the wrist gap measures an additional 0.95" across
Bracelet width: 0.91" wide
Bracelet Type:
Expansion chain bangle bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type:
This item is meant to be worn over the wrist through the gap of the expansion band
Link Type:
Expanding gold filled fancy chain links
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era
Composed of 14k yellow and rose gold filled over base metal
This gorgeous bracelet contains an expansion band of fancy chain links for ease of wear
This item features a monogram, "MJB," which was hand-chased into the center of the bracelet
The monogram is surrounded by a rope twist motif, as well as a raised border that was created by the repousse metalworking technique
The fancy chain links alternate between smooth and raised, textured surfaces for lovely detail
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
There is wear to the gold filled over base metal on the inside and outside of the links, which 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.
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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