Antique Victorian Etruscan Amethyst Bangle 18ct Gold On Silver Circa 1880

A grand Antique Victorian bangle made in the Etruscan style with rope-like loops and scrolling metalwork surrounding three large Amethyst¡¯s collet set along the front. The largest Amethyst is approx. 8ct in the centre with 5ct stones on either side.

Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the mid 1800s when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same elaborate fashion.?

The bangle is all Sterling Silver and has been given a lavish 18ct Yellow Gold finish. It¡¯s in excellent condition and a regal statement piece.

WEIGHT: 44.4 grams

MEASURES: Width 26mm across the front, Circumference 7.3 inches, Diameter 61mm?

METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt

STONES: Amethysts (approx. 18ct total)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 ¨C 1880)

MARKS: 925/ Sterling stamp?

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER:?21-129