Antique Victorian Fidelity Ivy Leaf Sterling Silver Wide Cuff Bracelet

Wear your heart on your sleeve. The artistry of hand-etching and raised relief metalwork showcased in this sterling silver Victorian cuff bracelet is unmatched.

A statement of eternal love when worn through its ivy leaf motif, which symbolizes. The detail wraps all along the front of the bracelet, and the wide, oval-shaped design keeps the design upright on your wrist when worn. This antique piece tells an enduring story of love throughout the years with eye-catching artistry and refined craftsmanship. Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. "Ivymania" describes the Victorian era's obsession with ivy.

Ivy was a popular plant during this period, used in various ways. Its ability to cling to surfaces made it ideal for covering walls, trellises, and other outdoor structures.

Ivy was also used to create topiary shapes and was a popular feature in indoor arrangements. The dark green leaves of ivy were admired for their glossy appearance and ability to bring a touch of nature indoors. Ivy was also seen as a symbol of fidelity and was often used in wedding decorations. Ivymania peaked in the late 19th century, leading to a surge in demand for ivy-related products, including books, prints, and textiles. While the popularity of ivy has waned since the Victorian era, it remains a beloved plant and a symbol of tradition and elegance.

A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria's taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era.

When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1608 GS 9.5 (1608).