The Victorian gold buckle bracelet—a golden riddle wrapped in pearls and diamonds, circa 1880. This 18-karat confection is a wearable sonnet to the age of empire and repressed desires. Imagine the secrets whispered into its hidden locket, the trembling hands that fastened its clasp before clandestine rendezvous.
The buckle motif, far from being a mere decorative whim, carries the weight of royal history. It harkens back to the Order of the Garter, that most illustrious circle of knighthood, where blue garters adorned noble knees. Queen Victoria herself, ever the trendsetter, is said to have sported a buckle ring to honor her royal inclusion in this elite order. From her regal finger, the trend cascaded down to her subjects
At the heart of this exquisite Victorian bangle lies a natural pearl, perfectly round and luminous, framed by a square setting of rose-cut diamonds—an elegant contrast reminiscent of a sword's hilt. Surrounding the buckle motif, the faux belt straps are adorned with natural pearls and rose-cut diamonds, enhanced by delicate hand engraving and pinpoint stamping typical of Victorian craftsmanship
Slip it on and feel the weight of history—and perhaps a few delicious secrets—wrapped around your wrist. In an age of corsets and calling cards, this bracelet dares to buckle convention and unlock the heart's hidden chambers.
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl and Rose-cut Diamond Buckle Motif Bangle with Hidden Locket
Period: Victorian
Year: c. 1880
Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Rose-Cut Diamond, Natural Pearl
Condition: Some wear, but an extremely special and substantial bangle
Weight: 51.5 Grams
Size: Fits up to a size 7.2"
H 3.23 cm x W 6.7 cm / 1.27 in. x 2.63 in.
Internal Diameter: W 5.9 cm x 4.8 cm / 2.32 in. x 1.9 in.
Internal Circumference: 17 cm / 6.7 in.
