Etruscan Revival Bracelet with Fine Granulation in 18 Karat Gold Etruscan revival a cluster of seven pearls

a cluster of seven pearls sits within a circular frame of gold

The eyes are a red gemstone too small to get an accurate reading

its dark grey metallic sheen contrasting elegantly with the sparkling diamonds and juicy rubies

A similar pair resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum and was part of the Castellani collection of Italian peasant jewelry that was exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1867 and purchased by the V & A

I've included a photo of the ring next to a photo of a similar agate sculpture created by Munsteiner and shown in the monograph Bernd Munsteiner

Etruscan Revival Bracelet with Fine Granulation in 18 Karat Gold Etruscan revival a cluster of seven pearlsMany pieces of jewelry that are called "Etruscan Revival" should really be called "Archaeological Revival" since they are based on ancient precedents other than Etruscan. However this exceptional 19th century bracelet is rightfully called Etruscan Revival since it is based on Etruscan pieces in the famed Campana Collection in the Louvre. Consisting of eight square plaques, it has extraordinarily minute granulation and fine wirework. The granulation is