Victorian Bracelets & Bangles1837–1901
Victorian bracelets and bangles from 1837 to 1901: hinged gold bangles set with diamonds, pearls or garnets, engraved cuff bracelets, buckle and strap designs, and heavy gold chain bracelets closed with a padlock clasp. Victorian bangles and cuff bracelets were worn stacked at the wrist, often in pairs, and their engraving is among the finest of the century. See our antique gold bangles or all Victorian jewellery.
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Victorian 18KT Gold Rose Cut Diamond Hinged Bangle£3,645
Victorian 9KT Gold Albert Chain Bracelet with Bloodstone and Carnelian Swivel Fob£2,350
Victorian 15KT Gold Seed Pearl Hinged Bangle, Twisted Rope Panels£1,650
Antique 19th Century Italian Micromosaic 21KT Gold Bangle, Swans and Doves£7,645
Victorian 20 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Star Locket Bracelet, Circa 1880s£6,745
Victorian 18KT Gold Double Snake Bangle, Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds£9,745
Victorian Silver-Topped 18KT Gold Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Bangle£3,555£3,950
Victorian Burma Ruby and Diamond Bangle, 18KT Gold, c. 1880£6,985
Antique 21KT Gold Castle Watch Bangle with Concealed Watch£14,950
Victorian Sapphire Bangle, 18KT Gold, 10.20 ct Graduated Sapphires£6,975
Early 20th Century 21KT Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet£8,450
Victorian 22KT Gold Horse Motif Bracelet, Birmingham 1899£9,850
Victorian Garnet, Quartz & Diamond Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet£2,950
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Questions
How can I tell if a bracelet is Victorian?
Look for hand-made construction, a box clasp with a tongue, rose-cut or old-cut diamonds and gold standards such as 15KT. A British hallmark with a date letter between 1837 and 1901 is the clearest proof, but many Victorian gold bracelets are unmarked, so style and construction matter.
What did Victorian snake bracelets mean?
The snake, often shown biting its tail, stood for eternity and everlasting love. Its popularity grew after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake engagement ring in 1839.
Are Victorian bangles solid gold?
Some are, but many are hollow: gold sheet formed around a hollow core, which saved gold and weight. Hollow bangles are still real gold. A heavy feel for the size suggests a solid bangle.
What gold was used in Victorian bracelets?
Victorian bracelets were made in 9KT, 12KT, 15KT, 18KT and 22KT gold. 15KT and 18KT are the most common for good quality pieces, and 9KT for everyday ones made after 1854.