Victorian Taille d'Epargné Enamel Belt Bangle in 14k february while a tiny gleaming ruby

while a tiny gleaming ruby eye offers a hint of sparkle against the rich warm hue of the metal

08 ctw champagne tinted VS-2/SI-2 full cut diamonds

Marked for 14k gold

The 14k rolo chain provides an 18" necklace length

History: Transitional cuts are roughly dated between 1920-1940

Victorian Taille d'Epargné Enamel Belt Bangle in 14k february while a tiny gleaming rubyA lovely Victorian bangle circa 1880, designed to resemble a buckled belt, symbolic of an unbreakable bond. Crafted in 14k yellow gold with lush engraving and intricate taille d'epargn or black tracery enamel work in a stylized floral motif on each side. Possibly a mourning bangle, but not all of these black enameled pieces were meant as memorials. In fact bangles such as this were often given in pairs by 19th century grooms to their betrothed, one