Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Link Bracelet Art Nouveau An open circular frame hangs

An open circular frame hangs from the bottom

and encircling the wrist is a gold bangle bracelet

including a small ball that dangles from the bottom

there is no apparent damage the gold design or to any of the amethyst stones

this unusual ring holds a beautiful oval-shaped carved citrine stone at the center

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Link Bracelet Art Nouveau An open circular frame hangsNiello is the art of ornamenting metal surfaces that is thought to have originated with the Egyptians and spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. It is enamel like substance made alloys of sulfur, copper, silver and lead and used as an inlay on engraved metal. This fantastic Victorian (ca1880s) bracelet is an excellent example of the Niello art form! The bracelet, which was crafted in 1870 in sterling silver, features 6 rectangular links, which