Ornate Bracelet? Brass.....Very Interesting

[ericthedigger]

I found this little brass bracelet today in the woods. I'm guessing it was designed for a child because of it's small size. I've found items in this area dating back to the early 19th century including a large cent from 1803. I'm guessing it's from that time period. The little stone which was still intact fell out of the bezel a short time after I unearthed it. It appears almost turquoise green on the backside, but could it just be staining from the brass? I'm not sure but the top of the stone has heavy corrosion which leads me to believe it may not be a stone at all!? Help! The designs are very interesting as well. Any information offered would be greatly appreciated.....I've been on a bit of a cold streak lately so this was really fun today!!!! Sorry for the poor pictures, I haven't cleaned it so it was difficult to find the right light.

 

[jewelerguy]

it's a 'tourist' bracelet. usually sold in souvenir shops or gas stations like the old 'Stuckey's' stores in the western states. the stone was most likely turquoise colored at least, can't say for sure if it was real or not.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats

 

[romeo-1]

Neat little find...probably not as old as you would like but cool nonetheless!

 

[ericthedigger]

And that is why I posted it here! I'm going out looking for the real thing now. Still waiting on my first gold maybe this will be the year. Thanks everybody!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Neat bracelet. I recently found a little ring that looks to be made of the same metal, child size, also has the same crossed arrows and a few other things. Maybe from the same set?

 

[against the wind]

Cool find,, hope the next bracelet is gold
Congrats

 

[Texas Ed]

Congrats on your bracelet find and thanks for sharing your pictures and story for all of us to view. Wishing your next find to be a gold bracelet while out dirt fishing.

Texas ED

 

[Metro Retro]

Are you sure that it's brass and not copper or silver?

 

[ericthedigger]

I suppose it could be. My initial thought was brass because of the color and its light-weight. I haven't cleaned it yet but when I do I'll take a closer look.