18k Gold Chain Bracelets

This stunning Victorian bracelet features seven iridescent opals. The opals graduate in size with the biggest sitting central at 1.00 carat, the flanking pair are 0.75 carat, with th...

Created by Hardy & Hayes, circa 1890, this serpent or snake bracelet is composed of large baroque pearls, diamonds and 18K gold. The top of the bracelet is designed as a chased and engraved gold snake with diamond head, the body set at intervals with old mine-cut diamonds and coiled around itself encircling three baroque pearl eggs, completed by a bracelet of curb link chain. Modeled to rest comfortably on the wrist without flipping, this naturalistic snake jewel in beautifully worked gold is a unique and ingenious design. Product Details: Item #: BA-21322 Artist: Hardy & Hayes Country: United States Circa: 1890 Dimensions: 6.00" length Materials: 14 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.50 carat); 3 Baroque pearl pearls; 18K Gold Signed: HARDY & HAYES (partially obscured) Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Hardy & Hayes Jewelers were known as "The Tiffany of Pittsburgh." Like Tiffany & Co. they published a substantial "Blue Book" yearly to showcase their jewelry, silver, repeating watches...

This is an amazing Victorian multi-strand chain bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold. The central detail is made of woven hair. The locket is surrounded by seed pearls. Has a safe c...

A stunning antique Victorian locket bracelet has been finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold . The bracelet consists of three decorative link chains, secured with a push fit clasp at the back and a large oval locket at the front. The hinged locket...

This is a lovely Victorian oval floral mosaic chain bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features semi precious stones cut and inlaid using Pietra dura mosaic technique. ...

Finely detailed antique Victorian (circa 1880s to 1900s) snake bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Six seed pearls graduate in size from 1mm to 2mm. Two estimated 0.03 carat garnet adorn the snake eyes. The snake features lifelike scale detail to the bracelet, terminating to the snake head - enameled in blue and set with natural seed pearls and garnet...

A Victorian ruby and diamond cluster ring/bracelet, the oval faceted ruby weighing 0.92 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stati...

A fabulous gold nugget bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted of a combination of 18kt yellow gold and genuine gold nuggets, this unique piece would have most likely been...

Amazing Antique Snake Bracelet from the mid to late 19th Century. The head and tail of the snake are composed of beautifully detailed, chased 18k gold with large cabochon sapphires f...

This antique bracelet by Garrard & Co. is 18K yellow gold with turquoise beads and one single diamond accent. Circa 1860. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

Victorian Turquoise and Old Cut Diamond Star Locket Bracelet composed of 18k yellow gold. With 6 Turquoise cabochons set within the top star motif,...

A delicate Antique 18k (tested) gold chain bracelet features ruby and diamond. Diamonds set in silver and gold setting. There are 2.19 carat and 1.16 cts of Old Mine cut diamonds. Rubies are oval cabochon, 11.15 carats in total. Equipped with a slide lock and safety closures. The length is 7", width - 0.6". Total weight is 11.25 grams. Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time. To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts: • The Early Victorian or Romantic • The Middle of Grand Victorian • The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way through Romantic to Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era. • Early Victorian jewelry As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began. • Grand Victorian jewelry After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating. Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...