IVORY ROSES ROUND YOUR WRIST ( Victorian Jewelry Ivory Bracelet ):
Roses never lose their romantic feminine appeal. I was fortunate to find
this delicate Victorian Carved Ivory bracelet on a recent buying trip.
Victorian Romanticism found its perfect expression in carved ivory
floral motifs. The “language of flowers” captured the fashionable
Victorian’s imagination and an abundance of blossoms and foliage
provided an ample expression of their interest in the elaborate
symbolism of nature. A single rose carries the sentiment, I love you.
This gorgeous ivory bracelet (c. 1850-70) is made of 11 carved ivory
rose plaques threaded on elastic cords. (Elastic was invented in 1830
and was an immediate success.) The center rose, with its foliage and
rose bud, is the largest and the other roses are graduated in size as
the bracelet winds around your wrist. It will fit a medium size wrist.
The roses have a beautiful patina and the bracelet is very comfortable
to wear. Ivory is so flattering to all skin tones and this bracelet,
with its multitude of blossoms is a small masterpiece of the carver’s
art. Condition: Excellent. No chips. Elastic is firm. I do not know if
it is original. Size: 7 1/2” inner dimension. Center rose 1 1/2”
long 1 3/8” wide. Rose plaques taper to 5/8” at back. It will fit
a medium size wrist.
