Vintage Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Bypass Bangle | 18K Gold Filled Granulation Hinged Bracelet | Mineral and Matter Heritage Collection

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Transport your collection to the Gilded Age with this breathtaking Victorian Etruscan Revival bypass bangle. Adorned with masterful granulation and hand-applied filigree across three ornate orbs, this piece captures the archeological romance and superior craftsmanship of the 1880s. Its rich gold luster and rare crossover silhouette make it a soulful, one-of-a-kind statement for the modern history enthusiast.

    • The Movement: Part of the Archeological Revival period, where Victorian jewelers like Castellani and Giuliano sought to replicate ancient techniques.

    • Key Characteristics: The piece features intricate granulation (the application of tiny gold spheres) and delicate filigree wirework on the three orbs and tubular band.
    • Bypass Design: The "crossover" or bypass style, often ending in decorative terminals like these floral-embossed orbs, was a hallmark of late 19th-century romantic jewelry.
    • Symbolism: The central orb's floral motif, surrounded by granulated "beads," represents the Victorian fascination with botany and intricate hand-wrought textures.
    • Era: Late Victorian (circa 1870s–1880s)
    • Designer/Maker: Unsigned (Typical of the era's artisan workshops)
    • Style/Movement: Etruscan Revival / Archeological Revival
    • Materials: 18K Gold-Filled or Heavy Gold-Platting Gilt Brass; Granulation & Filigree
    • Measurements: Approx. 2.25" Inner Diameter; Hinged with Safety Chain
    • Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Granulation is remarkably well-preserved; clasp snaps securely). There are two small areas of verdigris near the balls. 


  • Collected by Mineral and Matter