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This is a wonderfully designed, chunky bracelet made by a Mexican silversmith in the early half of the 20th century. There are four hinged panels with large cabs in custom piecrust bezels adorned with curlicues. Each panel has a large, red foiled glass dragon's breath cabochon at center, sometimes known as Mexican opal (not a real gemstone, this is man-made glass).
There is a blue sheen to the glass stones that changes at different angles which is the dragon's breath effect. Slide in clasp closure closes securely with a nice, tight click. This bracelet is so awesome!
This bracelet is made of Alpaca (an alloy made to look like silver) but we like it so much that we have given it a thick, generous coating of Sterling Silver so it will tarnish slightly and need occasionally cleaning...or not. Either way, it looks exactly like solid sterling! There is some wear (on the inside) in the form of mild freckling.
This bracelet measures a wearable length of 6 and 3/4 inches without the clasp. The panels are curved to allow more room than the measurable length of 6 and 3/4 inches.
It is 2 and 3/4 inches wide when closed. Each panel is 1 and 3/4 inches wide by 1 and 1/2 inches tall. The glass cabochons measure 18mm x 15mm.
Weighs a substantial 48.2 grams but due to the large width and open design, it is not heavy on your order wrist. It is hallmarked "Hecho En Mexico" on the clasp.
A dazzling bracelet sure to attract attention!
You do not see quality of workmanship in newer pieces that you find in the vintage, handmade pieces of yesteryear. Items such as these are of wonderful heirloom quality...it is very unlikely that you will find another exactly like this one.
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Product code: Bracelet Vintage order Foiled Red Dragon's Breath Bracelet Mexico Generous 48.2 Grams Shimmers!