Antique Victorian Ivy Buckle Cuff Bangle Sterling Silver Silver

Antique Victorian Ivy Buckle Cuff Bangle Sterling Silver SilverA grand antique Victorian cuff bangle depicting a large belt and buckle along the front chased with a detailed ivy leaf pattern. Its set in sterling silver and held by a large box clasp at the side that fastens securely. The belt's infinite loop and secure buckle were a popular symbol of eternal love and commitment in the Victorian era. Ivy similarly represented an unbreakable bond, as in the Victorian rhyme Close clings the ivy to the tree, so in my

AGE: Dated 1982

Maker’s initials (JBs)

flashing spectral greens

when travel was perilous and communication slow

WEIGHT: 70

A border of seed pearls and twelve deep red flat cut garnets frame the centre piece and are set in a close back 18ct gold gallery

each weighing approx

Measures: 35mm x 30mm down

The gallery is all solid 9ct gold with ornate

It’s clear bluish-violet hue has earned it the names “Water Sapphire” and “Vikings compass” as it was worn historically by sailors as a lucky talisman

Turquoise is considered a stone of everlasting love and pearls a stone of loyalty

MATERIAL: Jet Glass/ 15ct Gold (Tested)