Edwardian 18ct Gold Bangle Set With Graduated Diamonds

This is such a cool looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold bangle that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with 19 graduated old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod… diamonds across the top with a total weight of 1.14 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated ‘ct’, 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. ’24 carat’ signifies pure gold, ’18 carat’ 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as ‘c…. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other bangles. A very chic look and great for everyday or in the evening.