Decorative arts — 1836-1865; 19th century
Diamond-set bangle
Gold bangle, set with seven mixed-cut graduated diamonds. The highly sophisticated design of this heavy, mid-19th century, polished gold bangle enhances the fine large stones in their open settings, giving full value to the cut, still at this date a novelty for decorative pieces. A great increase in the availability of fine large stones followed their discovery in North America (1849), Australia (1851), and South Africa (1866) where diamonds were found in such profusion that the other fields across the world paled into insignificance.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A27263
- Object name:
- Diamond-set bangle
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- Production date:
- 1836-1865; 19th century
- Material:
gold, diamond
- Measurements/duration:
- H 25 mm, W 65 mm, D 60 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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