Victorian "Language Of Flowers" Silver Bangle demantoid garnet with a central locket compartment

with a central locket compartment and studded with pearls and French jet

some light dings to the back

and featuring the sweetest inscription to the inner band

This ever popular style is becoming harder and harder to find

It features an inscription to the reverse: "GC 1834"

Victorian "Language Of Flowers" Silver Bangle demantoid garnet with a central locket compartmentDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A gorgeous Victorian cuff bangle featuring twelve square panels, each one adorned with a high relief depiction of a flower or plant. The Victorians created a secret "language of flowers" whereby different flowers and plants were infused with meaning. In this case we have: a Grape vine for charity, mirth, and intoxication; Rose and wheat for love and prosperity; Ivy for fidelity, dependence, and affection; corn for wealth; and