24K Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, Vintage

There is something primal about the highest quality gold – its deep, warm colour, almost untouched by metal alloys, evokes associations with ancient civilisations, where gold was not only a symbol of wealth, but also a divine element. This rigid bracelet with a faceted surface, gleaming like light reflecting off the gems on ancient treasures, is part of a long tradition of jewellery with symbolic meaning.

Subtly set diamonds and rubies, like tiny stars in a golden firmament, create a minimalist but sophisticated design. Rubies – stones of passion and strength – have always been associated with royal majesty and protection against evil forces. Diamonds, on the other hand, eternal as nature itself, were supposed to ensure clarity of thought and steadfastness of the heart.

Bracelets of this type, worn close to the skin, were not just decoration. In many cultures, they were attributed the meaning of amulets, which were supposed to attract prosperity and ward off negative energies. You can imagine how this bracelet once adorned a woman's hand - perhaps a gift from a loved one, or perhaps a conscious choice of someone who appreciates purity of form and noble materials.

Today, worn on the wrist, it still reflects light - not only literally, but also symbolically. This is jewelry that does not need flashy shine to emanate strength and timeless beauty.