Gold Oval Bangle Bracelet B00039.

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3-Colour Gold Russian Bangle B0015.

Hallmarked Russian Bangle.

Rose Gold also known as Pink Gold or Red gold. Also some call the Russian Bangle a roll-over bangle.

This so called Russian Bangle design also comes in rings and earrings. A lasting contemporary design that will never go out of fashion and is as popular today as it was back in the nineteenth century.

The combination of three precious metals yellow, rose and white gold was first seen in 19th century Russian wedding ring culture. The interlocked bands have remained within the tradition over the years.

The most popular of stories explaining the Russian bangle is that of Christian symbolism. The three bands are said to signify the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, culminating into an interlocked band of the Holy Trinity. Which started with wearing the Russian wedding ring on your wedding finger, which is interestingly on the right hand in Russian tradition blesses the marriage.

Another explanation of the design is that each gold reflects a different aspect of marriage. Yellow gold, the sturdiest of the metals, represents the strength that is required in a successful union. While white gold which is the softer metal, symbolises flexibility; a couple must be able to compromise and adapt in order to work well together. Finally, rose gold signifies the rarity and unique beauty of true love.

Our final and favourite tale behind the gorgeous Russian bangle is delightfully simple, the three bands represent a ever-lasting love, “For each-other, For now, Forever.”

We think you’ll agree that each of these stories adds a touch of romance and deeper meaning to the Russian style jewellery design.

Or may be it’s called a Russian bangle because everyone is Russian in to buy one!

Also these bangles are very popular worn as stacking bangles and will make a great gift for any occasion.

3-Colour Gold Russian Bangle.

What is a Hallmark?

A hallmark:

• Is a set of component marks applied to articles of the precious metals gold, silver, platinum or palladium.

• Means that the article has been independently tested.

• Guarantees that it conforms to all legal standards of purity (fineness).

• Guarantees provenance by telling us where the piece was hallmarked, what the article is made from, and who sent the article for hallmarking.

The standard hallmark formation is horizontal with minimal spacing between the marks.

The Full Traditional Hallmark comprises five marks:

• Sponsor’s mark – compulsory
• Traditional fineness mark
• Millesimal fineness mark – compulsory
• Assay Office mark – compulsory
• Date letter mark

9ct-Gold-Three-Colour-Russian-Bangle-With-A-Tree-Bark-pattern

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Diamond-Cut Gold Hoop Earrings EL00071.

Crafted in 9ct gold with a bright sparkling diamond cut pattern, ideal to add a bit of sparkle to your look…

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9ct-Gold Matt-Finish Oval Bangle B0006.

Hallmarked 9ct yellow gold.

When it comes to gold bangle’s, such as this 9ct-Gold Matt-Finish Oval Bangle there is no such thing as too many. Why not add this gorgeous bangle to your jewellery collection and watch your  bangle collection grow, with the occasional hint to your partner of course! which will also make it easier for your partner on all those special occasions wondering what you would like.

We’ve specially created a collection of bangle’s in different widths ranging from plain polished finishes to an assortment of shapes and patterns, we are constantly adding new designs, to present impactful statement jewellery to suit all personalities and for all occasions.

To create your own personal look you can mix and match different gold colours.

Bangles are a great way to make a statement with your jewellery but not always the same one. whether it’s this 9ct-Gold Matt-Finish Oval Bangle or a plain design or a complicated pattern, bangles are in vouge and bang on trend.

When it comes to layering your bangles, you really don’t need to play it too safe although this bangle would probably look better worn on one wrist on its own we have many other bangles that are great to use as stacking bangles. In fact, the best way to get that stacked bangle look is to bring together different colours and materials. If you wear your bangle stacks with the right attitude you can pull anything off, whatever suits you, just mix up yellow gold and white gold rose gold or add a charm that means something to you.

With the ever growing trend of stacking jewellery such as bangles, you can get away with wearing any combination, especially when it’s gold.

What is a Hallmark?

A hallmark:

• Is a set of component marks applied to articles of the precious metals gold, silver, platinum or palladium.

• Means that the article has been independently tested.

• Guarantees that it conforms to all legal standards of purity (fineness).

• Guarantees provenance by telling us where the piece was hallmarked, what the article is made from, and who sent the article for hallmarking.

The standard hallmark formation is horizontal with minimal spacing between the marks.

The Full Traditional Hallmark comprises five marks:

• Sponsor’s mark – compulsory
• Traditional fineness mark
• Millesimal fineness mark – compulsory
• Assay Office mark – compulsory
• Date letter mark.

9ct-Gold Matt-Finish Oval Bangle B0006.

Bangles are mostly circular or oval in shape, and, unlike bracelets, are not flexible. The word is derived from Hindi bungri (glass).^[4] They are made of numerous precious as well as non-precious materials such as gold, silver, platinum, glass, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, etc. Bangles made from sea shell, which are white colour, are worn by married Bengali and Oriya Hindu women. A special type of bangle is worn by women and girls, especially in the Bengal area, commonly known as a “Bengali bangle”, which is used as a substitute for a costly gold bangle, and is produced by fixing a thin gold strip (weighing between 1–3 g) is thermo-mechanically fused onto a bronze bangle, followed by manual crafting on that fused gold strip.

Bangles are part of traditional South Asian jewellery. They are sometimes worn in pairs by women, one or more on each arm. It is also common for women to wear a single bangle or several bangles on just one wrist. Most Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or a combination of both. Inexpensive bangles made from plastic are slowly replacing those made by glass, but the ones made of glass are still preferred at traditional occasions such as marriages and on festivals. Bangles are the signs for traditional women and girls. Bangles play a very important role in various India dance forms. Some of dance forms include bangles striking to each other a tone of the music.

The designs range from simple to intricate handmade designs, often studded with precious and semi-precious stones such as diamonds, gems and pearls. Sets of expensive bangles made of gold and silver make a jingling sound. The imitation jewellery tends to make a tinny sound when jingled.

9ct Yellow Gold Matt Finish Oval D Shape Bangle B0006.

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