Vintage 18k Gold and Silver Red Spinel Bangle Bracelet c. 1940, Art Deco French Opening Bracelet with Box Clasp vintage_necklace and the tube hinge on

and the tube hinge on the back of the earrings

8" or 7 cm

The band is crafted from rosy 18k gold hallmarked

likely forget me not flowers

These antique pieces always have exquisite details and we can see how beautifully crafted the split shoulders are as they meet the head

Vintage 18k Gold and Silver Red Spinel Bangle Bracelet c. 1940, Art Deco French Opening Bracelet with Box Clasp vintage_necklace and the tube hinge onThis lovely vintage bangle was crafted around 1940 of 18k gold, silver, and fifteen red spinels. Red spinel was historically mistaken for either ruby or garnet, and has a rich history dating back centuries. In fact, it is a large red cabochon spinel, mistaken for ruby, which constitutes the "Black Prince's Ruby" in the British Crown. Its true identity as a separate gemstone didn't emerge until in the 19th century. The red spinels in this lovely bangle