{"product_id":"victorian-10k-yellow-gold-and-black-enamel-floral-taille-depargne-bangle-bracelet","title":"Victorian 10k Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Floral Taille D'Epargne Bangle Bracelet","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted circa 1870, this exceptional Victorian 10K yellow gold bangle bracelet is beautifully decorated with black enamel floral taille d'épargne, an elegant enameling technique perfected in the 19th century. The process involved engraving intricate designs into the gold before carefully filling the recessed patterns with enamel, creating a refined contrast that highlighted the remarkable skill of Victorian goldsmiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the mid-to-late Victorian era, black enamel jewelry rose to prominence following the death of Queen Victoria's beloved Prince Albert in 1861. As the Queen entered an extended period of mourning, black-accented jewelry became deeply fashionable, blending expressions of remembrance with sophisticated design. While some pieces served as mourning jewelry, many others simply embraced the era's prevailing aesthetic, where black enamel symbolized elegance, fidelity, and enduring affection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet's graceful floral motif reflects the Victorian fascination with the language of flowers, in which blossoms conveyed sentiments of love, devotion, hope, and memory. Its timeless hinged bangle form made it both a practical and cherished accessory, worn daily as a symbol of refinement and personal sentiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding a deeply personal touch, the interior is engraved \"Della D. Pettit,\" preserving the name of a 19th-century owner and offering a rare glimpse into the life of the woman who once treasured this piece. More than a beautiful example of Victorian craftsmanship, this bracelet is a wearable artifact of an era defined by romance, symbolism, and exceptional artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 10k yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Measures ¾ in. in width and 6 ½ in. circumference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Estimated gross weight: 33.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Engraved “Della D. Pettit”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Safety chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Good vintage condition, with wear in the form of minor scratches, visible dents inside the bangle, minor enamel loss, patina, and wear appropriate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clover Collective Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49039691284663,"sku":"352","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/3830\/0599\/files\/330D3258-2837-43CA-B0E9-1ACC1BD2B7A5.jpg?v=1787343930","url":"https:\/\/clovercollectiveantiques.com\/products\/victorian-10k-yellow-gold-and-black-enamel-floral-taille-depargne-bangle-bracelet","provider":"Clover Collective Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}