Victorian "Language Of Flowers" Silver Bangle demantoid garnet a small chip to the

a small chip to the central stone and a few nibbles to the others

It features an inscription to the reverse: "GC 1834"

presumably for bounty and abundance

This ever popular style is becoming harder and harder to find

mounted in beautifully worked platinum settings with fine millegrain detailing to the edges

Victorian "Language Of Flowers" Silver Bangle demantoid garnet a small chip to theDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A gorgeous Victorian cuff bangle featuring twelve square panels, each one adorned with a high relief depiction of a flower or plant. The Victorians created a secret "language of flowers" whereby different flowers and plants were infused with meaning. In this case we have: a Grape vine for charity, mirth, and intoxication; Rose and wheat for love and prosperity; Ivy for fidelity, dependence, and affection; corn for wealth; and