Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filled Moghul Paste Faux Pearl Enamel Bracelet 68.3g

  
Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gf Moghul Paste Faux Pearl Enamel Bracelet 68.3g. This product sheet is originally written in English. Please find below an automatic translation into French. If you have any questions please contact us. We have similar Moghul and Art Nouveau items that would pair well with this piece, for sale this week.

To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search for "Mughal" or "Nouveau" under our Buy It Now items. Listing description by: Cameron J. Length: 2.6mm to 13.75mm.

Width: 2.6mm to 9.96mm. Color: semi-translucent green, red, blue tint. The paste and faux pearls are manufactured stones. Stones have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Sizes: Faceted oval paste and cabochon, polished round faux pearls. Wearable Length and Inner Circumference: 7.

Wrist Gap, once closed: 2.25. Handmade during the Art Nouveau era in India, a rare Moghul wedding jewelry piece, typically purchased by British soldiers as gifts for loved ones back home. Comprised of 14k gold filled on a base metal. Features a bracelet adorned with sixteen faceted green oval paste stones.

Stones are set in raised mountings with triangular green and red enamel patterns underneath. Multiple cabochon paste stones in blue, red, and green surround the edge of the bracelet in alternating fashion. Faux pearl stones are set in mounts beneath the paste stones. Interior of bracelet features a checkered pattern composed of white, green, and red enamel. Completed with a screw clasp for secure wear.

Some enamel wear on the interior of the bracelet, but will not be visible when worn. Some green oval paste stones are off-center in their settings, but stones are secure. Price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only.

Any display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase. The Art Nouveau era, from 1890 to 1910, was also called "La Belle Époque" in French, meaning "the beautiful era." This was very true due to the magnificent creations that emerged from this period. This era was focused on women and the beauty of nature, and pieces were often large in size. Enamel was a commonly used material in Art Nouveau jewelry, as the era placed more emphasis on design than the materials used to create it.

The Art Nouveau period occurred before the start of World War I, when mass production took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. Moghul jewelry appeared in India under the Mughal dynasty, starting from the 16th century. Jewelry was an important symbol indicating a person's status in society. The elite wore highly ornate and heavily jeweled pieces.

While the Mughal empire conquered most of India, Mughal style spread to many other regions, being incorporated into many Indian cultures. Pieces typically feature intricate patterns, huge amounts of gemstones, and elaborate enameling. French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created "paste" as an alternative to diamonds in the Georgian era.

Lead glass was cut and polished with metallic powder until it shone like a diamond in the light. These white stones, "diamante" or "strass," were very popular with glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other gemstones. The origin of enameling dates back to ancient Persians of Meenakari. The technique involves fusing powdered glass onto a base, usually gold, through firing (heating and melting the glass onto the metal). The glass hardens to form a layer of pigment on the metal.

Enamel is composed of colored glass powder or can contain clear glass powder mixed with colored metallic pigments. It was used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, then later by the Chinese and Georgians. Its popularity regained ground in the 20th century. It is mainly used on decorative art objects or jewelry, typically of small size.

In addition to jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials. Domestic United States: all items are shipped within two business days of receiving payment.

We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please consider this before placing your bid. Multiple forms of payment accepted. If you need additional time for payment, please contact us before bidding. In addition to jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials.