Gram Weight: 39.4 grams. 925 sterling silver with a 22k rose gold wash. Inner circumference and wearable length: 7.
Wrist gap, when closed: 2.3. When opened, the wrist gap measures an additional: 0.60. Closure/Clasp Type: Push-in clasp with safety chain. Link Type: Rounded and polished sterling silver with a 22k rose gold wash. Handmade during in the vintage Art Deco style in the United Kingdom in 1967 in the style of a wedding bangle.The outside of the band features faceted, star-like motifs and a brushed finish. The inside of the band is smooth and polished. The bracelet is completed with a push-in clasp, hinge, and safety chain for comfortable and secure wear. There is some wear to the rose gold wash, revealing the sterling silver beneath it; however, this does not affect wear or the overall appearance. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
This listing is for the item only. The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940.
Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. 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 setsone 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. The item "Antique Vintage Deco Style Sterling Silver 22k Gold Wash English Bangle Bracelet" is in sale since Saturday, April 18, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.