High Victorian Pavé Turquoise Bangle white sapphire and it dates from the

and it dates from the 1860s

It's very cool

and bears the French owl mark to the outer band at the back

and (presumably as a direct response to its Pagan connotations) the Catholic church associated the white blossoms with chastity and the Virgin Mary

It's a bold and dazzling statement piece

High Victorian Pavé Turquoise Bangle white sapphire and it dates from theDATE: High Victorian, c. 1870 Superb Victorian bangle dating from the 1870s. Crafted in the High Victorian style, it features an oval dome, pav set with Persian turquoise and tiny rose cut diamond accents between the stones. The dome is bordered by Etruscan style applied ropework accents, and further collet set turquoise cabs. Crafted in rich 15 karat gold throughout, it's very classically Victorian in design and execution, with gold rope twist border