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ANCIENT STYLE. Dimensions: Length: 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm); Weight: 40 g<br><br>Description:<br>A richly decorated gold bracelet featuring alternating oval black and cobalt blue glass intaglios, each set in finely beaded bezels. The intaglios depict classical mythological and heroic scenes, executed in the style of ancient Greco-Roman gem engraving. The segments are connected by ornate gold bar links with spiral motifs and acorn-shaped terminals, assembled with precision-engineered threaded fasteners. The reverse of each glass cabochon is smooth and polished, emphasizing the contrast between decoration and structure.<br><br>This bracelet is a modern homage to ancient Roman and Hellenistic intaglio jewelry, combining neoclassical themes with 20th-century craftsmanship. The iconography draws from traditional myth and legend, while the structure suggests mid- to late-20th century design techniques, possibly Italian. The meticulous link engineering and screw fastening indicate a workshop familiar with fine custom jewelry. Both ornamental and functional, this bracelet presents a synthesis of classical inspiration and contemporary goldsmithing, making it a compelling collectible for lovers of revivalist aesthetics and historicist jewelry design.<br>
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<b>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</b><br><br>
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