{"product_id":"antique-victorian-gold-filled-pair-of-etruscan-revival-turquoise-pearl-bracelets","title":"Antique Victorian Gold-Filled Pair of Etruscan Revival Turquoise Pearl Bracelets","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare matched pair of Victorian hinged bangles richly embellished in the Etruscan Revival style. Each bracelet is decorated with ornate applied bead and wirework, globular finials, and rosettes set with cabochon turquoise and seed pearls in starburst settings. The bold architectural design reflects the fascination of the late 19th century with ancient goldsmithing traditions, reinterpreted for a modern audience of the time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStamped \u003cstrong\u003e“PT. MAR. 21. 82”\u003c\/strong\u003e, referencing a U.S. patent date of March 21, 1882, the bracelets incorporate a patented hinge and clasping mechanism, an innovation that made these fashionable bangles both durable and secure. The inscription provides a reliable \u003cem\u003eterminus post quem\u003c\/em\u003e (earliest possible date of manufacture) and situates the pair firmly within the height of the Aesthetic and Etruscan Revival movements of the 1880s.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe rich texture of granulated surfaces contrasts with the smooth gold color tubing, while the vibrant turquoise and luminous pearls add lively accents, typical of the Victorian love of color and symbolic gemstones. Whether worn singly or as a striking pair, these bracelets capture both the technical ingenuity and romantic design sensibilities of the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 28.8 Grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStone: Turquoise (2 mm) \u0026amp; Sea Pearl (2 mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBracelet Size: 5.75 to 6.75 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHallmark: PT.Mar.21.82.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMetal: Gold Filled\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eItem #: BR-887-022123-18\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Ribbon Rarities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41020375924808,"sku":"BR-887-022123-18","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2223\/5059\/files\/DSC_1897_2428855.jpg?v=1769493182","url":"https:\/\/www.blueribbonrarities.com\/products\/antique-victorian-gold-filled-pair-of-etruscan-revival-turquoise-pearl-bracelets","provider":"Blue Ribbon Rarities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}