This stylish black glass bangle is an entirely original, elegant antiques.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This bangle is constructed from sections of curved metal painted black and assembled to form a wraparound design. The bangle is studded with round, faceted, French Jet cabochons. The internal diameter of the bangle is 5.5cm, making the internal circumference 17.28cm. However, because of its wraparound design, the bangle is slightly expandable.
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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 dyed any colour. Elaborately faceted panels of black glass, known as French Jet, were developed for jewellery making in the mid to late 1800s in order to replicate the more costly and rare Whitby Jet. Black jewellery was popularised in the 1800s by Queen Victoria, who, after the death of her beloved Prince Albert, insisted on only wearing black. People wanted to emulate the style of their Queen.
Wear it With...
French jet looks fabulous with white t-shirts. The multi-faceted and intricate design of these earrings would work particularly well with crisp white tones.
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.
This stylish bracelet dates from the mid to late 1800s and was created in Bavaria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Very good - A little rubbing to the gilding in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This shimmering mid-century bangle features an abundance of shimmering rhinestones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful bracelet is emblematic of the 1920s fascination with the Eastern Asia. It was created by the Neiger Brothers in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delicate example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - The band of the bangle is slightly mis-shapen. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Pretty and rare, this bracelet was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an unusual and interesting design, this bangle dates from the 1930s and was created in France by Jean Painlevé.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the silver tone metal, so that it appears gilded in places. This consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This shimmering bangle was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The safety chain for this bangle is a later replacement and there are a couple of faint fold-like dents on the inside of the bangle.
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This chic bracelet is a lovely example of Christian Dior's 1980s gold plated jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish snake bangle is designed to be worn higher up the arm.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little fading to the plastic in a couple of areas. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1930s. It was most likely created in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Elegant and timeless, this silver cuff dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Beautiful and evocative, this bracelet was created from Vulcanite in the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rusting to the fixings on the inside of the cuff. This is consistent with age, is not visible when the cuff is worn and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty bracelet was created the 1940s. It is stylish example of retro jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish black glass bangle is an entirely original, elegant antiques.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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