French Belle Epoque Three Colour 18ct Gold Bracelet Set With Rubies & Natural Split Pearls

This is a very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold French bracelet that was made circa 1900-1910 in the Belle Epoque period as it was known in France. At that time the fashions were light and delicate looking both in the choice of dress and the jewels that were worn. It is three coloured gold, red, yellow and green. Each alternate floral link has been set with a rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. and a naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc’s mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  on the in between links. There is a safety chainA small chain applied to a piece of jewellery with the purpose of adding additional security to prevent loss. On bracelets and necklaces a safety chain will often join the clasp ends should the clasp fail. On a brooch it is often attached to a small pin which is to be used in tandem with the main brooch pin. for added security