Antique Edwardian Peridot and Gold Bracelet, British, c. 1910

Many legends concern St. John's Island in the Red Sea, whose peridot deposits once supplied the pharaohs with the spring-green stones. The Greek historian Diodorus wrote that terrible guards would kill anyone who came too close to this island. In any case, the stones could not be seen during the day: They could only be found in the dark, because then their glow would give them away. The name "evening emerald" for the peridot is presumably also based on this legend. The island's peridot deposits were rediscovered in the late 19th century, triggering a great fashion for finding them in greater numbers in jewellery at the turn of the century. This discovery came at just the right time because, as this bracelet proves, the lime green gemstone is a wonderful addition to the light shapes of the time. The bracelet is made from slightly reddish, 9-karat gold. Elongated oval links alternate with diamond-shaped links. A peridot in a characteristic color shines in the middle of each link. The bracelet, which was made around 1910, is beautifully preserved and came to us from the British capital.

Estimate:£1,435.53

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