Antique 19th Century 20 Carat Ruby Chimera Bracelet Rose Gold Victorian

Vintage dragon emerald, ruby and diamond 19.2kt yellow gold bangle bracelet, Portuguese, mid-20th century. Lisbon hallmarks and Portuguese maker’s mark. A remarkable example of Portuguese mid-century goldsmithing, this substantial bangle takes the form of a coiled dragon or serpent, its body articulated through an exceptionally detailed scale-like surface and terminating in a richly jeweled head and pointed tail. The creature’s head provides the dramatic focus. Pavé-set rose-cut diamonds cover much of its surface, punctuated by circular-cut emeralds arranged in sinuous foliate-like motifs and ruby-set eyes. Particularly compelling is the modeling of the open mouth: the goldsmith has given the dragon individually defined teeth and a projecting tongue, transforming what could have been a purely decorative jewel into a remarkably animated sculptural object. The body coils twice around the wrist, its exterior worked throughout with realistic overlapping scales. In contrast, the interior is finished with a fine Florentine texture—a sophisticated detail largely concealed when worn and indicative of the attention given to the jewel beyond its immediately visible surfaces. The diamond-set tapering terminal echoes the jeweled head at the opposite end. The ambiguity between dragon and snake is part of the jewel’s appeal. Serpentine jewelry...

Retro Garnet and Cultured Pearl Bracelet in 19.2K Yellow Gold, by Guilherme Pinto da Silva, Portugal, circa 1939. A richly composed example of Portuguese Retro jewelry, this bracele...

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bracelet in Yellow Gold and Silver, circa 1890. A late 19th century jewel of floral and foliate design, featuring three mixed-cut oval ...

Vintage watermelon tourmaline bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, 1970s. This bangle is composed of two halves, each with eight unevenly-shaped rectangular sections in textured yellow gold, arbitrarily flush-set throughout with 14 tablet-cut watermelon tourmalines of a pink core and green outer color. This jewel is triply secured with a click-shut clasp and two safety catch fittings. It is a bold statement piece that will not only compliment but make your look – and it will surely be a head-turner! Tourmalines: 14 stones; tablet-shape; watermelon tourmaline, with pink and green colors (assessed). Dimensions: approximately 19.0cm (inner circumference); 5.8cm (vertical length). Gross weight: 161.42g. Unidentified mark “W3” or “EM”; tested as 18kt gold, not marked. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim...