Bracelet in Gold, Enamel, and Gemstones, Mid-19th Century

Gold and enamel bracelet. The bracelet is composed of nine symmetrical medallions decorated with foliage and stylized flowers and accented with black and white enamel. The clasp is hidden by a rectangular medallion in enameled gold that features a landscape scene of a lakeside chateau with mountains in the background. The medallion is framed with stylized leaves in black, white, and green enamel. The landscape of the bracelet portrays the Chillon chateau in Switzerland, made famous during the Romantic period with Lord Byron’s poem written in 1816, The Prisoner of Chillon. Byron, during a voyage through Switzerland, was inspired by Jean Jacques Rousseau...

Articulated bracelet in enameled gold. The bracelet is composed of six medallions, the largest of which serves as a clasp. The gold is repoussé work, accented with black and white en...

Gold bracelet composed of two rigid, articulated elements that form a circle. The bracelet is decorated with a central medallion featuring a micromosaic. The medallion is ringed with cannetille motifs and lines of gold that form arabesques. The quality of metalwork is reminiscent of Etruscan craftsmanship. The central medallion represents a pastoral scene with two peasants next to a fountain. The man is milking a goat while the woman is refreshing herself at the fountain. Roman ruins stand in the background. This composition was inspired by Francesco Londonio, a Milanese artist. The engravings of his paintings strongly influenced mosaic artisans during the second half of the 19th century. This piece presents several similarities with others from the Castellani jewelry...

Gold bracelet with six oval, micromosaic medallions set in black glass. Each micromosaic represents a different Roman edifice: Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the...

A Very Rare Antique Enamel Bracelet. Attributed to Froment Meurice With original fitted box from Froment Meurice Gold and Steel. French, 19th century Depicted in a full page spread in the "The History of Jewelry: Joseph Saidian...

A gold and enamel gemset bracelet by Giuliano, with eight open lozenge-shaped links, each measuring approximately 15x13mm, set to centre with alternating cushion-shaped diamonds or h...

A unique Biedermeier-style gold bracelet with garnet, pearls, and enamel. This exceptional bracelet is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness). This antique bracelet is a...

A wide French Enamel bracelet with a bold crosshatch pattern engraved into the black enamel, and a diamond pattern on the dividers. Expertly crafted in 19th century France, this brac...