Antique Georgian bracelet. 18k gold & carnelian. Made in France 1819 - 1838 (during the reigns of Louis XVIII, Charles X & Louis Philippe.) Measurements: Weight is 53.6 grams. Length is slightly under 7 inches (18cm). Description : Composed of alternating lines of carnelian & gold stations. The long, rectangular carnelians with rounded ends are gently faceted & almost rounded on top. At either end of the carnelians is a trefoil terminal, composed of scrolling gold, 3 golden globules/spheres & held together, like a boquet of flowers or fleur de lis, by a double ridged rope or band of gold. The alternating stations like Renaissance maces - long spikes of gold, ending on either side in a gently rounded arrow-shape. Sections are linked via tiny gold chains. The clasp is a large oval carnelian mounted in gold & adorned with a scrolling gold design of filigree & granulation. Parts of gold on clasp are of a redder color than the rest of the gold, including the mounts & adornment of the clasp, which are more yellow. Carnelians are held by shell-shaped, broad bands of gold. Carnelian is well-matched & of a wonderful quality. It has a slight translucency, allowing some light to pass through it, imparting a golden glow to the soft orange tone. Clasp is broad, easy to insert & secure. Marks & Metal: Back of oval has Ram’s head facing left, the mark used in France for 18k gold 1819-1838. Marks on the clasp are illegible (might be overstruck ram’s head). Condition: Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures & don’t hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. Antique Georgian Bracelet Bangle 18K Gold Carnelian French Charles X | 6950
