Antique
jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
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Antique
jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
eras
E-mail Darlene
Antique jewelry > antique bracelets
Reference #: 9007
Status: for sale
Dimensions: 3/4 inch wide; oval bangle will fit a smaller wrist, one that is 6-7 inches in diameter
Condition: excellent, no damage, dents or restoration; French silver mark on tongue
Year: 1860-80
Price: $175
Description: French Sterling silver bangle adorned
with ivy leaves. Here is some information about the
symbolism of ivy:
The ancient Greeks used ivy to crown victorious athletes. To the
ancient Romans, ivy symbolized intellectual achievement.
During the Victorian era, flowers and plants took the place of
words and symbolized the feelings
and intentions of the gift giver. A gift of ivy expressed
fidelity, friendship and symbolized eternity. Therefore, snips of ivy
were often used in wedding bouquets, funeral wreaths, and
gravesite memorials.
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