Bracelets

An exceptional, boxed antique 15ct gold snake bracelet. Snake motifs have been used in jewellery for millennia with a surge in popularity in the Victorian era. In 1839 Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a Ruby, Emerald and Diamond studded snake ring, this prompted an influx of jewellers reimagining the design in rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. Often these pieces were commissioned as gifts, meticulously crafted down to every last detail. This is a perfect example of high craftsmanship of the period, even down to the original fitted case. The bracelet itself is constructed from interlocking 'scales' as links in brightly bloomed 15ct gold, headed with turquoise blue enamel and studded with split pearls and cabochon garnet eyes. Suspended from the mouth of the snake is a heart bearing matching enamel with a vacant locket to the reverse. The entire bracelet is in fantastic condition with almost no signs of wear, the box is also in very good condition with a functional hinge and some minor surface wear. True surviving antiques such as this one are becoming increasingly hard to find, especially in 'box fresh' condition. Typically unmarked - XRF tested to confirm 15ct throughout. 'Blooming' - A technique often used in Victorian jewellery whereby the piece was dipped into an acid solution to remove any non gold metals from the gold alloy at surface level, leaving a thin layer of pure buttery yellow gold - giving this 15ct gold bracelet the bright yellow look of 18ct+

A sterling silver snaffle bracelet made from two horse bits joined end to end. Each one is a jointed bar with a ring at either end and the two rings in the middle are held together by a polished barrel. It fastens with a bolt ring clasp that has a ball on its slider, so it's easy to grip. Solid links make this a hardwearing everyday piece. The bright silver and bold shape look great on their own or stacked. Full UK Hallmark - Maker - DJ Length - 8 inches - fits closer to 7.5 inches

Antique silver puffy link bracelet with a padlock clasp. Padlock bracelets have been a sentimental gift for well over a century, the idea being that a love or a promise is locked safely in place. Those plump puffy links give this one a soft, rounded look on the wrist that's really tactile. The padlock works as both the fastening and the focal point. It's a classic for a reason, and it looks just as good stacked with other bracelets as it does on its own. Typically unmarked due to age - XRF tested to confirm Sterling Silver

A vintage silver mariner bracelet with big puffed links, the classic anchor shape with a bar through the middle, all nicely rounded so they feel smooth and chunky on the wrist. It was originally inspired by the chains on ships' anchors and it's a design that has never really gone out of style. It fastens with a lobster clasp, and at 9" it's great for a looser fit, a larger wrist, or for wearing slouched over the hand - easily shortened on request. A really versatile everyday piece. Can be easily shotened - Simply email, instagram or whatsapp us to discuss