this amazing Syrian revival bracelet speaks unequivocally to the moment it was created
Silver was the most popular type of metal for making jewelry in Europe at the time and has remained one of our most prized jewelry-making materials to this day
Materials and Features: 10k gold
This simplified adornment is typical of the 1860’s geometric style which pulled from ornate architectural ornament and isolated the core shapes to achieve a cleaner look
but the best paste pieces are just as beautiful as diamond or precious gemstone jewelry and are almost always a fraction of the cost
Belle Epoque 14K, Amethyst & Seed Pearl Bracelet artistic jewelry this amazing Syrian revival braceletThe Belle Epoque, or 'Beautiful Age' (Fr.), was a period of peace and prosperity, with artistic expression taking the forefront in many forms of life, including fashion and jewelry. The timeframe for this era is 1871 1914, just before the onset of WWI. In America, this period is referred to as 'The Gilded Age'. The Industrial Revolution stimulated the economy, making it possible for the middle classes to purchase luxuries like jewelry and fashionable