Turquoise bracelet
Jewellery
Inventory number
2020.2.24.9.JW.BR.C1830.GBDescription
Women's bracelet consisting of a pinchbeck buckle with push in clasp, decorated with embossed floral motifs. The bracelet has six brass chains with oval turquoise glass stones. Thin security chain is attached to the buckle and the clasp.Turquoise was used in profusion in jewellery of the 19th century. The bright blue colour echoed forget-me-nots, which signified true love in the language of flowers used in sentimental jewellery. It was also traditionally believed to protect its wearer from danger. It was a popular gift to bridesmaids, often in the form of turquoise doves.
Materials
Turquoise glassPinchbeck
Brass
Origin
circa 1830 United KingdomDimensions
Width : 4 cmLength : 17 cm