Victorian Table Cut Sapphire Bangle in 14ct Yellow Gold

A striking 14ct yellow gold and table cut sapphire bangle from the Victorian period. Likely to have been made in Europe, this intricate piece showcases six sea blue table cut sapphires that have been securely rubover set. These stand out against a defined openwork pattern of oval and c-shaped scroll forms. Bracelets and bangles became hugely popular during the Victorian period, when it became fashionable to wear multiple examples on each wrist. This was influenced by Queen Victoria and her royal relatives, who dictated styles and tastes to the Empire at large.