Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Bangle in Silver on 18ct Gold

A exceptional hinged bangle set with eleven vivid green demantoid garnets, each surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds. The stones are set in silver on an 18ct yellow gold frame, following the traditional Victorian convention of using silver to set diamonds for their cooler appearance while gold provides structural integrity.

Demantoid garnets are the rarest and most valuable members of the garnet family, prized for their intense green colour and remarkable fire. Their dispersion actually exceeds that of diamond, giving them an extraordinary brilliance. These stones display the characteristic grass-green colour that made demantoids so sought-after during the Victorian era, when the Russian Ural Mountain deposits were at their peak.

The bangle has an elegant profile with the gemset section graduating slightly toward the centre. The hinged design with box clasp and safety chain ensures a secure fit. The three-wire shank is both decorative and comfortable on the wrist.

Demantoid jewellery of this quality is increasingly rare on the market. The original Russian deposits are largely exhausted and fine Victorian examples command strong prices. This is a collector's piece.