Historic Echoes: Victorian-Inspired Dutch Diamond Bracelet

A Dutch-crafted bracelet, circa 1955, reflects the luxurious aesthetics of the 19th century with a Victorian flair. The bracelet pairs 14k yellow gold with silver, featuring a total of 76 rose cut diamonds set on foil—a technique that historically enhances their radiance. The piece bears the Dutch oak leaf hallmark for 14k gold, signifying its authenticity and is presented in very good condition.

Antique jewelry object group: bracelet

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Netherlands

Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Period: ca. 1955
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Source of inspiration: Although recently made, the artist making this ring was clearly inspired by the Victorian style. In the Netherlands this type of jewelry has always been very popular. Therefore it is no surprise that till late in the 20th Century the Dutch goldsmiths were reproducing it.

Material: 14k yellow gold and silver, see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
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Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamond(s): Nine large and 67 smaller rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamonds we offer are screened by the IJGC - lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com ) for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: The Dutch control mark representing an oak leaf with the number 585, for 14K gold, that is in use since 1953.
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Dimensions: length 16,30 cm (6,42 inch), widest part of bracelet 1,41 cm (0,56 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 17,50 gram (11,25 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 21028-0239

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