Gold Victorian bangle

[randazzo1]

I relieved goodwill of this beauty for a few bucks. 18.9 grams. Really nice condition. That’s the listing photo below. I put it on Etsy.

 

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[Oquario79]

That is beautiful. Is there any markings?

 

[Red-Coat]

Very nice. Don't know what you listed it as, but engraved enamel late Victorian bangles like this are most usually 'gold fill'... a thicker coating of gold than you would get from electro-plating but nevertheless not solid gold. Like this one:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/604...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

The thickness of the plate means that they may well superficially assay as gold so, unless reputably/officially marked, it's wise to assume they have a non-gold core.

 

[randazzo1]

No markings. Solid gold though. The enamel is Taille d’epargne (champleve). You can usually spot the solid gold ones based on one very easy thing: The body is extremely thin and dents easily (they were saving gold). This one sadly has a few dents but they’re passable overall.

If you’re uncertain, cut into the tongue with a hard file (I like a full mm to be certain). Then you can test with standard gold test acids.

 

[randazzo1]

Here’s a great photo of the dents I’m talking about:

 

[randazzo1]

 

[tamrock]

Beautiful piece.

 

[Red-Coat]

Good that my cautionary note was unnecessary and you're well aware of the differences. Nice bangle.

 

[JimDon]

Beautiful piece!

 

[Undergroundlookingup]

I thought my recent gold find was good. Look at that!! Fantastic discovery.