Victorian Late 1800s French Jet Antique Bangle

    £135.00

    This beautiful black glass bangle is an entirely original, elegant antique. 

    Condition Report:

    Excellent

     

    For more information about this bangle, read below...

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    The Details...

    This bangle is constructed from base metal and is detailed around its circumference with faceted, oval cut and round French Jet (black glass) cabochons. The bangle fastens with a box clasp. The internal diameter of the bangle is 5.75cm making the internal circumference 18.06cm.

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    A Short History...

    Glass has been a prevalent feature in costume pieces since the invention of jewellery, as it is an easily accessible material that can be formed into any shape and produced in any colour. In the 1800s, black glass was known as French Jet and was used in the jewellery as an affordable way to replicate the organic semi-precious black gemstone, Whitby Jet. Black jewellery was popularised by Queen Victoria, who, after the death of her beloved Prince Albert in 1861, insisted on only wearing black. People wanted to emulate the style of their Queen. 

    Wear it With...

    French jet looks fabulous on top of white t-shirts. The multi-faceted and intricate design of this piece would work particularly well with crisp white tones. 

    Product Details

    B565

    Data sheet

    Era
    Victorian
    Occasion
    Cocktail and Evening
    Colour
    Black

    The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:

    - Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.

    - Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.

    - Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.

    - Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.

    - If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.