Georges Pierre Art Nouveau Horn and Glass Cicada Bracelet

Dating from the 1840s-1850s, the snake bangle bracelet is composed of gold, enamel and diamonds. It is designed as two intertwined red basse taille enamel snakes, heads and bodies with old mine-cut diamonds and emerald cabochon eyes. Enlivened by sparkling diamonds set in patinated silver-topped 18K gold and lively red enamel, these embracing snakes symbolize the message of love that they have represented since ancient times. Item #: BA-21944 Country: Possibly England Circa: 1840s-1850s Size: 6.75" interioir circumference Materials: 88 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.30 carats); 4 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); Enamel; Silver-topped 18K Gold Gram Weight: 65 g Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Queen Victoria's double headed snake bracelet...

This set of five diamond and gem-set bangle bracelets by Oscar Heyman Brothers, New York, circa 1970s, is mounted in 18K gold and platinum. The nesting set of five hinged bracelets w...

Beautiful old rigid bracelet made of 14-karat gold. (0.560-0.580 fineness) Set with brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.27ct and natural rubies with a total weig...

Not many people are aware that Newark, New Jersey was a major hub for the manufacture of jewelry from the late 1800's until the 1950's. One of the leading companies, the Riker Brothe...