These matched Georgian garnet bracelets, crafted circa 1790, epitomize 18th-century refinement. Their flat-cut stones, expertly foiled to enhance depth, reflect an era when Gainsborough's Blue Boy captivated society and Enlightenment ideals flourished.
Meticulously set in gold, each garnet bracelet shimmers with a depth that belies its age, offering a glimpse into a time when wit rivaled wealth. The foil backing, a clever period technique, amplifies the stones' natural fire, creating a mesmerizing play of light.
Imagine the Georgian bracelet set adorning Elizabeth Bennet's wrists or Lady Susan's arms as she penned her cunning letters. They speak of an age when jewelry was as essential to a lady's arsenal as her fan or pianoforte skills.
The rarity of a surviving matched pair cannot be overstated. While most Georgian jewels have been dismantled, these bracelets stand as preserved historical documents in gold and garnet.
For the discerning collector, these antique bracelets bridge the Enlightenment's rationality and Romanticism's passion. To wear them is to connect with a pivotal moment in Western thought, when salons buzzed with revolutionary ideas. In our age of mass production, they offer a tangible link to a transformative era.
Period: Georgian
Year: 1790s
Material: Flat Cut Garnets, 15k Gold
Weight: 34.82g
Length: 16.6cm/ 6.53 inches
Width: 14.75 mm
Condition: Pristine Vintage, Extremely Rare