This beautiful nineteenth-century bangle was crafted in 14k yellow gold and features wonderful Etruscan-style wirework and granulated details. The bangle is hinged for easy on/off, and the inside is engraved with the message “E to J.” It measures 5/8 of an inch in width, and the opening measures approximately 2 inches by 1 ½ inches. The Etruscans were an ancient people whose civilization flourished on the western coast of Italy from approximately 700 – 300 BC. Wealthy Etruscans were buried in massive tombs, along with their jewelry and other earthly possessions. In the nineteenth century, a series of Etruscan tombs were opened, and the beautiful gold-work found within captured the imagination of Victorian jewelers.

This bracelet is in good antique condition, with some visible light scratching and an old repair to the granulation (see photos). ***Please note the bracelet’s dimensions, as it is a smaller-than-average wrist size.