BRACELET « CABOTAGE » Lot n° 43

Sapphires, rubies and rose-cut diamonds 14k gold (585) L. : 17.5 cm - Pb. : 12.2 g Charm bracelets Charm bracelets, known as "charms", became particularly popular in the late 1800s, thanks to Queen Victoria. This much-loved monarch strongly influenced the jewelry trends of her time. This gold and gemstone bracelet depicts various navigation pennants and bears the English word "Dearest" on its reverse. It was probably given before a sea voyage or as a souvenir of a coastal voyage. At the end of the 19th century, many new fortunes enriched by industrial activity, particularly in England and the USA, acquired boats for coastal navigation and entertainment. The pennants on these leisure boats carried messages such as "I've got a diver, keep your distance", "I'm beating astern" or "I'm coasting". This jewel testifies to the boom in outdoor activities at the time. A sapphire, ruby, diamond and gold bracelet