Bracelet Gold, Sapphires, Pearls, Rose-Cut Diamonds St. Petersburg, 1890 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
Clearly, this bracelet was made for export to England. The influence of Indian artistry is evidence of that as is the vague sense of the medieval about this piece. Russian jewelers often produced special wares for export to the English who were always eager to add the perfect accessory to their wardrobes.
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Squeeal...*I want*! If I could own all the fantastic baubles on your site...Well, I suppose I'd be the Queen of England, most belong to her family?...but I guarantee I'd look happier about it! You'd probably see me try to wear as many pieces as possible at all times. lol I have no shame.
I've always wondered who comes up with the 'captcha' phrases, dear Webmaster. Some are so amusing I can't help but wonder if they are hand picked. My last was "booss" :)
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