~Specialising in Quality Antique & Vintage Jewellery~
It is my pleasure to offer this
c1910 Antique Edwardian 12K Rose & Yellow Gold GF Pearls
& Paste Bangle Bracelet
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~The Ruby is often referred to the “stone of passionâ€; brings vitality, wealth, and wisdom to wearer; builds confidence by strengthening wisdom. It is also the birthstone for the month of July~
This bangle bracelet is just Superb with its Rich Crimson Red paste ruby-like stone that Exudes the High Quality typical for its era. With few signs of its century old age it presents beautifully on the wrist. The actual body of the bangle has a soft pink/rose gold hue while the framework on top is yellow hued.
At the centre is a pretty facetted paste stone perched within a bezel setting and flanked by four faux pearls within a fabulous array of pierced metal forms; stylised scrolls and Fleur-de-Lis accents frame the setting – it among one of the prettiest I’ve seen and a Fabulous bracelet to add to any Heirloom collection!
The back is plain & smooth and the body of the bracelet is not quite round in shape. The hinge is in perfect working order & the clasp opens with the push button tab and snaps closes securely.
It has the silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid carat gold and expected of quality antique jewellery. Its hue is so much nicer than the pictures suggest.
HISTORY & TRADEMARKS
Era: Edwardian c1910
Trademark: ALSN
Maker: Allison Manufacturing Company successors before 1909 to Regnell, Bigney & Company as manufacturers of Gold Filled bracelets
Construction: most likely Gold Shell (double that of Gold Filled) – unmarked
Gold Purity: Outer surface tested positive for 12 carat gold
MEASURES
Sizing: for most wrists due to the longer diameter
Circumference: 18cm
Diameters: 5.9cm & 5.4cm
Width: 2.04cm or 7/8†at the widest point tapering to 0.94cm or 0.37â€
Thickness: 7.5mm (at thickest) – top
Weight: 24.2 grams
OVERALL
This bangle is in Near MINT Antique condition. While there is a 3mm barely-there bruise/flat spot to the back and the stone has some teeny scuffs not obvious yet mentioned for accuracy. It presents fabulously at around 100 years old! There is no wear to the surface or anything that detracts from its overall beauty. You will be thrilled with this Exquisite piece – it presents Superbly on the wrist with that sought after WOW factor. Why not treat yourself to this Gorgeous Heirloom?
*Offered with a VERY low opening bid which is No Reflection of the Value or Quality*
Treat yourself or someone special~
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Buying with Confidence from Antique Gold and Jewels
Antique Gold and Jewels is an Australian owned and operated registered business established in August 2005 with the commitment to providing excellent customer service & a wide range of quality items.
Being avid collectors of a range of quality Antique & Vintage jewellery for some years, it is through our passion we are able to offer such fabulous examples of Antique & Vintage jewellery with detailed, accurate descriptions & pictures. Many of the pieces offered here are from our personal collection and sourced from estates worldwide.
About Gold Filled jewellery
Antique & Vintage Gold Filled Jewellery has the quality look & silky feel normally only associated with solid carat gold! It was crafted to such high standards it was, and still is, classified as Fine Jewellery by many. In fact, it can be very difficult to determine whether a piece is solid gold or gold filled they are so similar in appearance.
The gold creates a “shell” over the base or frame – the added bonus of a base metal or metal core means it makes it far less fragile than comparable Solid Gold jewellery. The base metal offers strength & durability making denting less likely & coupled with the quality workmanship of a bygone era, Gold Filled jewellery wears comparably to the low carat solid gold pieces of today.
Gold Filled refers to the process of producing jewellery by bonding a sheet of solid carat gold to a precious or semi-precious base metal like brass, copper or sterling, by the process of heat & pressure. It is similar to or the same as Rolled Gold but generally of superior quality, in our opinion.
The mark indicating a piece is Gold Filled is 1/20 meaning the gold is 1/20th by weight of the item. Antique pieces often had a higher gold content prior to legislation. Some are marked 1/10 meaning they are a Higher Grade Gold Filled or Gold Shell, a term commonly used for both 1/20 and 1/10 constructed pieces.
The Gold Filled process is very different to Gold Plating. Modern gold plated items have a thin spray of gold, today referred to as electroplating, which can wear easily due to a number of reasons including oils in the skin, perfumes & soaps. Antique gold plating is usually thicker & of superior quality. Generally speaking, the layer of gold for gold filled pieces is up to 100 times thicker, if not more, compared to gold plating.
Interesting History of Gold Filled Jewellery
Gold Filled is NOT the same as Gold Plating and prior to 1907 was usually not marked or stamped as such until legislation (The Stamping Act 1906) requiring jewellery of Gold Filled construction to be stamped/marked or hallmarked or identified. Even after this time, a piece could be presented in a box or with a tag stating it was Gold Filled. We use an electronic gold tester, a jeweller?s loupe and research of each maker & the types of jewellery they were known to produce, so we are able to accurately advise exactly how each piece is constructed and the era it was produced. If there is any doubt, we will consult a jeweller for their opinion. We will never file into or damage a piece to determine its construction.
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