Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Mesh Buckle Bracelet memento mori Opal & Diamond

Opal & Diamond

is perched on an ornate podium adorned with flowers and leaves - similar in style but with slightly different designs

Alex suggests they will have been part of an intaglio maker's shop catalogue - likely in Rome marketing to the 19th Century Grand Tourers - whereby you'd pick a theme/design and it would be carved-to-order

Fittings marked 750 (for 18k gold)

Chester 1884

Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Mesh Buckle Bracelet memento mori Opal & DiamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A remarkable Victorian gold mesh bracelet with pearl and turquoise set buckle fittings. It's ingeniously crafted; the 9k gold mesh is virtually as flexible as leather, allowing the buckle to function fully. It dates from the 1890s and remains in remarkably good condition, with the option to wear it at three lengths (6. 5, 7, or 7. 5 inches). STONES Turquoise & Pearl MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 6. 5 to 7. 5 inches Width: 10.