Before the tradition of engagement and wedding rings, there was the engagement gift. Wedding bracelets were a common betrothal tradition in the Victorian era– a groom would gift his future bride one bracelet and then complete the pair on their wedding day! It is rare to find them in pairs these days, though many of the bangles and bracelets that we adore from this time period were likely sold in pairs! This gorgeous handmade 14 karat yellow gold set from the 1860s features beautiful engravings and taille d'épargne enameling on its dynamically textured surface. Each bracelet measures 5/8 inch wide and 6 1/4 inches around (inner circumference).

Inventory# P14109