What is the most common type of antique bracelet?

A 9ct gold curb or fancy-link chain, frequently rose gold. Gold appears in just over half of all titles, and 9ct is by far the commonest standard. Most of that group carries Victorian or Edwardian dating, and the fastening is usually a heart padlock or a dog clip.

Why is so much of the silver Danish?

Mid-century Scandinavian silver is a large seam in this category. 'Danish' shows up in 61 titles and 'Danish silver' in 60, concentrated in the 1940s to 1960s. The forms are mainly panel and link bracelets, some with guilloche enamel over engine-turned silver. Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Portuguese pieces appear alongside them.

How old are the bracelets on Sellingantiques?

The dealers' own dating runs from 1800 to 1960. Victorian is the most-used label at 171 listings, with the 1960s second at 129, then Edwardian and the 1950s. A few outliers sit well outside that span: Viking and Hallstatt bronze bracelets dated before 1700, and ancient work described as 1200-500 BC, turn up a handful of times.

What does a dog clip fastening mean?

It's a spring-loaded swivel clip, the kind used on pocket watch chains, fitted to a bracelet instead. Twenty-five titles name it. The heart padlock is the more frequent alternative, in 42 titles.

Are diamond bracelets a big part of the category?

Diamond is the most-cited stone, in 154 titles, and it forms the upper part of the range. Line and tennis bracelets, single continuous rows of set stones, run through those listings. Platinum appears in 31 titles, largely with the diamonds. Sapphire is the next most common stone at 37.

Do listings mention Scottish agate bracelets?

Yes, as a small but steady stream. 'Scottish' and 'agate' each appear in 35 titles, commonly as silver and Scottish agate bracelets. They span the range, from the modest end up to gold-mounted examples near the top.

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Wrist jewellery from roughly 1800 to 1960: gold chain bracelets, silver link and panel bracelets, hinged bangles, gem-set bands and charm bracelets, worn as everyday and dress jewellery.