Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Link Bracelet Art Nouveau Additional old Rose Cut diamonds

Additional old Rose Cut diamonds adorn the base and accent both tips of the horseshoe

or worn as a special wedding band

including a small ball that dangles from the bottom

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

A delicate scalloped edge lined with old Rose Cut diamonds curves its way around the enameled frame

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Link Bracelet Art Nouveau Additional old Rose Cut diamondsNiello 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