This Outstanding Vintage bangle bracelet exudes the Quality the English are renowned for. The top features a hand-engraved, diamond cut design of stylized foliage scrolling from clasp to hinge. Delicate etching to the background adds depth to the decoration and catches the light at every turn!

The back and the interior are plain and smooth and without any dents. It is not quite round in shape so can be easily worn as a cuff bracelet or loose on the wrist.

The hinge opens & closes smoothly and the clasp clicks shut with a snap. There is absolutely, positively no way this one will fall off!  There is a safety chain for additional security.

It has that lovely silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid carat gold. The gold has a shiny, almost mirror-like finish with that warm, buttery hue of yellow gold.

Being of metal core construction means it is that this has a thick shell of 9 carat gold bonded to a jeweller’s alloy or metal core.  The 1/5 refers to the amount of gold in the construction - the gold is 4 times thicker when compared to standard rolled gold.

Bangles with a metal core wear much better than bangles without one as they are easily dented and crushed.  The metal core provides durability and strength to their construction.  They were known to come with a warranty of 20 years and longer.

MARKINGS

Era:                 c1950s

Trademark:      L&Co.

Maker:              of English, UK origin

Construction:   1/5th Gold over a metal core

Gold content:   9 carat gold – stamped 9CT

MEASURES       

Sizing:              for most wrists

Circumference: 18.2cm internally

Diameters:        6.3cm and 5.5cm

Width:              1.5cm or 3/5”

Weight:            a heavy 31.2 grams

OVERALL

It is simply Gorgeous and in Near MINT Vintage condition.  Being a sturdily made piece there are no dings or dents, nor is there any wear to note, and minimal light scratching consistent with just a little previous use. You will be thrilled! What a fabulous addition to any jewellery collection!