A captivating round cabochon quartz is at the center of this bold Victorian bracelet. The quartz is backed with pink foil, giving it a vibrant hue that is accented by a halo of seed pearls. The gems are set in a hand-engraved 19.9K gold bangle. Foil backing is a technique in which a thin sheet of metal, usually tinted, is mounted behind a gemstone. Foil-backed jewelry was fashionable amongst the Victorians for its ability to dramatically enhance the color and brilliance of a stone.

Circa 1870

6 3/4" length