Early 20th Century French 18ct Gold Witch’s Hearts Bracelet set with Gem Stones

An unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold bracelet that was made in France circa 1900-1910. It is composed of eight witch’s hearts set with different gem stones, Rock crystal, AmethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. More, GarnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. More, AquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is a blue variety of the mineral, beryl, of which emerald is the less durable but more prized green variety. Aquamarine was believed to protect sailors at sea and banish fear. More, CitrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. More, Smoky QuartzThe brown “smoky” variety of quartz. It ranges in colour from light greyish brown to deep black. Smoky Quartz can be opaque, but is usually transparent to translucent. Smoky Quartz is very common and has only recently become popular. More, and Green TourmalineTourmalines may occur in pink, red, yellow, blue, brown, black or green. The hardness is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. More. In between are naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More bouton pearls with a rose diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More on either side.  The witch’s hearts symbolise both a lover being bewitched and a protective talisman to ward off the evil eye.

It has a later added 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold safety chainA small chain applied to a piece of jewellery with the purpose of adding additional security to prevent loss. On bracelets and necklaces a safety chain will often join the clasp ends should the clasp fail. On a brooch it is often attached to a small pin which is to be used in tandem with the main brooch pin. More.