Bracelets resembling a garter were especially popular in the mid Victorian era (1860-1870s). English king Edward III founded the Royal Order of the Garter in the 14th century.

In the 19th century, Queen Victoria as Sovereign, was the head of the Order of the Garter. She was wearing the badge of the order on her arm. As a result, the garter motif began to be very fashionable in the jewelry of the period.

This Russian polished rose and matte yellow gold bangle bracelet in the form of a stylized garter is embellished with an enameled ladybug and three old mine diamonds.

Height – 34 mm (1 3/8 in.)

Weight – 23.1 g

Inner circumference – 16,3 cm (6 3/8 in.)

The clasp is marked with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard and date ‘1874’ . There are also maker’s initials stamped inside the bracelet.