Antique Victorian Turquoise Forget Me Not Locket Flower Bracelet

Description

My wishes blossom with you

Jewels were used in Victorian literature and art to convey a message. The taste for meaningful botanical jewelry persisted throughout the century and its longevity, in Britain at least, had much to do with perception of the love of botany as a defining national trait.

This splendid Victorian turquoise bracelet unveils unspoken sentiments of adoration with a romantic forget-me-not flower theme and a back locket.

The most intimate language is here expressed in this Victorian natural turquoise bracelet were the sentiment become the raison d’etre of the piece.

Symbolizing “true blue”, faithful love and memories a group of five cabochon cut natural turquoises in the guise of a forget me not flower adorn the main element.

On the underside, lies a locket compartment that contains an intricately woven plait of hair of the beloved. Ten fancy links alteranted by six forget-me-not flowers set with turquoises and oval cabochon cut natural turquoises. ending in a double push button clasp set with a turquoise original to the bracelet.

Romance is at the forefront and the bleu gemstones leap out across the ages to light the bracelets aura. The discolouration of the turquoises and the lovely dark patina show with how much love it has been worn throughout the years.

The construction and design is pure early Victorian, artfully crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold, tested.

Very good overall condition, wear consistent with age and use.