Extraordinary Granulation in an 1870 Gold Bracelet

View Similar Items

Granulated Diamond and Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet

Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet

Bulgari Extraordinary Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Watch Bracelet

Faye Kim 18k Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Two Tone Granulated Bracelet

Granulated Dots Bangle 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 8" 2.5mm Emily Armenta

An Extraordinary "Invisible Set" French Bracelet

Victorian Gold Seed Pearl Wide Bangle Bracelet, 1870s

Boucheron Pearl Diamond Gold Scroll Design Bangle Bracelet

An 18k gold bracelet with turquoise and diamond

Antique Early Victorian Circa 1870s Enamel Gold Bangle Bracelet

Russian Imperial-era Two Color Gold Pearl Bracelet, 1870s

About the Item

The gold luminous and warm in color, is 18 kt to 22kt. It's richness brings to mind a discovered treasure in a museum.. Completely covered with granulation of the highest quality, tiny, medium sized, and larger orbs of gold are applied everywhere, even in the seams of the bracelet. Surrounding this extraordinary gold work are swirls of fine gold rope, all hand applied. At the bangle's centre, two square granulated box frames display ancient coins dating to the Classic Roman Period. These are not reproductions but actual ancient coins set in a raised open backed circle of fine gold rope. The brooch, displays another ancient coin set here in the round. It has the same quality gold granulation as does the bracelet. We admire it worn at an angle. Made for a petite wrist that measures under 6 inches around. Size 5 1/2 would be perfect. Superb condition. Granulation in original Etruscan Jewelry consisted of hand formed tiny balls of gold applied to a gold surface without the use of solder. How Etruscan jewelers accomplished this, we do not know. Imagine the process of doing this repetitive work by hand. The world famous Roman jeweler, Fortunato Castellani was an innovator known for reviving the jewelry and techniques of the ancient Etruscans. Fortunato began business in Italy in 1794 and remained head of his firm until 1865. There were few heads of state, from Napoleon III down to Queen Victoria's family, that did not purchase jewels from this firm or from the firms he passed on to his sons. Alessandro Castellani, one son of Fortunato, opened stores in London and Paris in the 1860's. Carlo Guiliano, who became equally known and respected as a gold smith and designer, managed this firm. The firm revived the jewelry and techniques of the ancient Etruscan, Roman and Greek jewelers. They specialized in the finest examples of gold granulation that inspire collectors today. The work on these pieces are equal to that on their granulated jewelry. For complete history, see the book "Castellani and Giuliano "by Geoffrey C, Munn. Condition: Perfect

Creator:
Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Metal:
18k Gold
Weight:
18 ct
Dimensions:
Width: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
Style:
Etruscan Revival
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1870
Condition:
Seller Location:
Stamford, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: 30171stDibs: JU13083132853

More From This Seller

View All

Antique Victorian Gold Garnet Enamel Diamond Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

A Victorian bracelet in 15 Kt gold has a large dome cabochon garnet in the center that is set with a gold star and small diamond. A border of light blue enamel surrounds the garnet and that is set with natural pearls. A deep blue buckle...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold Garnet Enamel Diamond Bracelet

$4,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Free Shipping

Victorian Butterfly Earrings in 15Kt Gold c. 1870

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian 15 kt gold full round butterflies alight on your ear with diaphanous wings in resting position. They are as light as a butterfly itself weighing 1.7 grams each. The earring...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Butterfly Earrings in 15Kt Gold c. 1870

$2,600

Free Shipping

Early Victorian Diamond Bracelet with Charm

Located in Stamford, CT

A blossom of old mine diamonds perches on your wrist as a Diamond heart reaches your hand. This romantic bangle was created c. 1840, and carries it’s original charm to us today, 179 ...

Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Early Victorian Diamond Bracelet with Charm

$4,400

Free Shipping

Rose Cut Paste Bangle Bracelet Victorian

Located in Stamford, CT

For the afficionado of paste jewelry, we offer a graceful, sensuous knife edged bangle of gently graduated rose cut pastes in a silver closed back settin...

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Paste Bangle Bracelet Victorian

$1,200

Free Shipping

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine, feminine, 18 kt bangle bracelet sets a Persian turquoise daisy with a natural pearl directly center bringing you warm thoughts of summer ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

$4,000

Free Shipping

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...

Category

Antique 1820s European George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch

$1,550

Free Shipping

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulated Diamond and Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet

$5,400

Free Shipping

Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

18k Gold Burnished Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Diamonds 1.38 tcw Width 3mm Size 2.5" BR95HD

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet

$10,500

Free Shipping

Bulgari Extraordinary Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Watch Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari Extraordinary Serpenti Tubogas Watch Bracelet in 18k yellow gold, this beautiful bracelet mounted on the head and tail with round brilliant-cut diamonds, accented on the eyes...

Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bulgari Extraordinary Serpenti Tubogas 18k Gold Watch Bracelet

$275,000

Faye Kim 18k Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

18k Gold Granulation Bead Bangle Size 2.5" Charms sold separately BR95H-GG

Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Faye Kim 18k Granulation Bead Bangle Bracelet

$5,250 / item

Free Shipping

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Two Tone Granulated Bracelet

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

S.Georgios designer Bangle Bracelet is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. This stunning bracelet is microscopically decorated with granulation work in Byzantine st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Two Tone Granulated Bracelet

$8,510

Free Shipping

Granulated Dots Bangle 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 8" 2.5mm Emily Armenta

By Emily Armenta

Located in McLeansville, NC

This Emily Armenta bracelet has a retail value of $2490 so don't pass up this amazing deal. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.2 Grams Stamps: Armenta 18...

Category