Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filled Moghul Pâte Faux Pearl Enamel Bracelet 67.7g

  

Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gf Moghul Paste Faux Pearl Enamel Bracelet 67.7g. This product listing 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 complement 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: 2.17 mm to 14.54 mm. Width: 2.17 mm to 10.56 mm.

Color: semi-translucent green, red, blue hue. 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, when closed: 2.25. Link Type: Handcrafted during the Art Nouveau era in India, a rare Moghul wedding jewel, typically purchased by British soldiers as a gift 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 held in raised settings with triangular green and red enamel motifs underneath. Several blue, red, and green cabochon paste stones surround the bracelet edge alternately. Faux pearl stones are held in mounts below the paste stones. The bracelet interior showcases a checkered pattern composed of white, green, and red enamel. Completed with a screw clasp for secure wear.

There is some enamel wear on the inside of the bracelet, but this will not be visible when worn. Some green oval paste stones are off-center in their settings, but the stones are secure. The 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 Epoque" in French, meaning "a beautiful era." This was very true due to the magnificent creations that emerged from this period. This era 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.

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

Lead glass was cut and polished with metal powder until it sparkled like a diamond in the light. These white "diamond" or "strass" stones were very popular with glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other gemstones. The origin of enameling dates back to ancient Persian Meenakari.

The technique involves fusing glass powder 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 made of colored glass powder or can contain clear glass powder mixed with colored metallic pigments. It was used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, and later by the Chinese and Georgians. Its popularity regained in the 20th century.

It is primarily used on decorative art objects or jewelry, usually small in size. In addition to jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramics, 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. 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, ceramics, stone, and various other materials.