Antique agate link bracelet in Vermeil (Gold on Silver)
For sale a beautiful early 19th century, gold on silver bracelet featuring eight distinct agate panels. Each panel showcases unique eye-visible banded markings, with variations in color and pattern that evoke the beauty of a wild landscape. The romantic, natural, earthy tones of the agates create a visual feast, making this bracelet not just an accessory, but a piece of wearable art.
The agate panels display a spectrum of earthy hues. Three panels boast reddish-brown tones, slightly larger in size, creating a harmonious contrast with the smaller black and white banded agates. When viewed from the back, the agate's transparency conjures images of a desert scene, adding an extra layer of imagination to the bracelet.
The bracelet is stamped with 2 French boar’s head hallmark for silver (800)
Agate jewelry was very popular in the 19th century, prized for its diverse and fascinating patterns. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of antique jewelry, this bracelet is a testament to that era's appreciation for nature’s beauty and craftsmanship.
Measurements and Condition
In overall good antique condition with traces of use and oxidation on the silver.
Small chocs on the border of certain agates.
Two French boars’ head hallmark on the clasp.
The reddish-brown agate measures on average: 24mm*19mm
The black and white banded agate measures on average 20mm*16mm
The heart motif of the head of the ring measures 12mm*15mm
Length when the bracelet is closed: approximately 18.4cm/7.2 inches
Weight: 26.2g
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