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Edwardian 15ct Gold Bangle set with Green Garnets & Diamonds

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20 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A fine quality 15ct gold bangle that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a graduated line of green garnets or demantoid garnets as they are known. On either side are graduated old mine cut diamonds. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia’s western central Ural Mountains. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as “demantoid”, from the French “demant” meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. These bright apple green stones are comparatively rare and very expensive as they are no longer mined. In the early 1900s they were a celebrated stone and many items of jewellery were set with these beautiful stones.

This bangle is a lovely example.

The Details
Ollys Pick

Green garnets are very rare so we were thrilled to source this bangle.

Essentials

Item Number:
728Y
Dimensions:
58 mm (H) x 65 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
6 months ago

Stones

Round Cut 15 Green Garnets
Cut:
Round Cut
Weight:
1.37 carats
Old Mine Cut 44 Diamonds
Cut:
Old Mine Cut
Weight:
1.2 carats

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

Condition

Fair
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Care Tips

  • Take extra care with soft or brittle gemstones
  • Check delicate settings regularly
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