Serra - 18 Karat Bracelet Diamonds Polychrome Enamels Italian Renaissance Diamond Gold

Bracelet made by a talented Italian goldsmith, of excellent manufacture, reminiscent of the design of Italian Renaissance jewelry. Goldsmiths of the Renaissance were innovative and skillful in their creation of gold and vermeille jewelry. They incorporated a variety of techniques to create perfect works which included casting, chasing, hammering, and cold–joining, soldering and welding.Artisans mastered these techniques, leaning from ancient traditions, creating astounding pieces for rich and noble clients. The dominant style of Renaissance jewelry consists of colored set of gemstones and enamels inlaid on an intricate gold setting. These styles varied from more ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine works in their prominent use of faceting .The focus of the jewelry was on the gold while the gem was considered an accessory to the precious metal which was extensively decorated.