WINZEL WORLD

Finders Sharers Vol 1: Antique Bangles

October 08, 2023

I have *YEARS* my friends, years and years and thousands  of saved photos and references of incredible pieces spanning all of the above and so much more, for future purchases for myself, my own design inspiration, gifts, etc. Far more than I could ever dream of consuming SO I thought it would be fun to start sharing some of them with you and some helpful hints to help you find your own treasures

 

Today I'm going to share one of my all time favorite styles -

 antique bangles.

 

 I usually love the ornate Victorian ones for a few reasons. The stones are NOT cut like this anymore, they have so much character in older stones and it just can't be replicated. Plus the hand engraving work on so many of these is so ornate and it is just magnificent. As someone who manufacturers jewelry, its also the truth that many of these pieces couldn't even be MADE for the same price as some of these antiques. Personally I love, love, love mixing old with new and adore having pieces that span hundreds of years. I always wonder if it connects me to my past lives, but I know, my woo is showing there!

 

Here are (more than) a few of my fave antique bracelets on the Internets at the moment!  And afterwards - find my top 6 tips for finding your own antique treasures online. If you score any of these or use my tips, send me a pic!!

 

xoxo

Jessica

Ok the longer I look at this, the more I wonder why I'm sharing it -HA! What an Incredible piece!!!!! Can you imagine putting this opal beauty on everyday? Well actually prob don't wear EVERY day. Opals are fragile. But wear her forever and pass her down!  
  Ok this Citrine is VERY different from the opal, but I'm also obsessed. SO chic. So strong. I love it.
  Sweetest rosecut diamonds. This is a star on the wrist!  
 
OPALS AND DIAMONDS. Can't go wrong with this combo! Just so fiery and yummy  
 
All the things right here! So, so pretty
  Both the shape and engraving on this are AMAZING. It's definitely one I'd looooove to add to my person collection. Wear everyday, make everything chicer.
 
I'm a sucker for antique gold horseshoes. Plus the old mine cut stones! AND THAT PEARL!!!!  
  More gold, sweetness, pearls!  
Obvi I'm having a pearl moment. Look at those ruffles!
The detail and texture on this is GORG. Would elevate EVERYTHING  
 
Amethyst and Diamond Bypass. This piece is newer - the engraving dates it to the 1950s but oh la la its pretty!  
Another Amethyst, those oval stones! this is a DREAM!
 
I have a wider, similar bracelet (shown in the first image) I wear reguarly. It makes everything more beautiful. The key is the engraving on all sides. You'll put this on and never take it off.   
 
The shape! The stones! This is a star piece literally!
 
OK BREATHTAKING. Its' so hard to find pieces like this now. Please snag her and let me live vicariously through your arm!!  
 
DIAMONDS DIAMONDS DIAMONDS. SO GOOD SO GOOD  
This feels like a lucky bracelet to me!!
This engraving is magic. So stunning
 
AS is this. PLUS the pearls. Divine!  
 
This one is rolled gold, so much more affordable! But the detail and engraving is still really magnificent.  
 
This one is about an inch tall! OMG!!!! To die for on the arm  
  Again - all the things! The diamonds, the setting, the details. Perfection!  
  Ruby stars. I love how heavy the gold on this is  
OK THOSE SAPPHIRES WOW. This is a masterpiece