Jewels of the Grand Period: Victorian Ruby Bangle

This magnificent bangle, originating from the lavish Grand Victorian Period around 1880, stands as a rich illustration of the time's extravagant style. Crafted in 14K pink gold, this piece is adorned with twenty-one rubies summing roughly 2.20ct and is interspersed with forty-eight delicate seed pearls. Its distinguished origins trace back to an acquisition by Simons Antique Jewellers in the 1980s, a provenance proudly chronicled in their catalogue. Bearing the Dutch post-1955 hallmark for 14K gold, this bangle captures the era's penchant for opulent jewellery, influenced by exotic global influences and tinged with the poignant elegance characteristic of mourning pieces. Honouring the birthstones of July and June, this bangle is not merely an accessory but a fragment of the rich tapestry of Victorian history.