Antique Art Nouveau bangle bracelet 14k gold ruby diamonds flowers American(7568)

Antique late Victorian Art Nouveau bangle bracelet. 14k gold, ruby and diamonds. Made in the USA circa 1890 - 1905.   
 

Measurements:

Weight is 16.6 grams. Outer circumference 8inches (20cm) and about 18cm inner circumference. Width approximately 9mm. Diamonds are approximately 0.20ct each and ruby about 1/3 ct. 

Description :

Slightly oval in shape. Art Nouveau floral design. Bangle with superb raised repousse gold and gem decoration on the upper half. Raised flowers in full bloom of large size, buds and smaller sizes on scrolling stems intersperced with elegant foliage. Gold has a particular rich glow and vibrance. Three largest raised flowers are set in their centers with a ruby and pair of diamonds respectively. Flowing, scrolling design is a masterful combination of movement and controlled elegance. 
Quality of workmanship is excellent. 
Back half of bangle is undecorated. 
Simple push to open or close clasp. 

Marks and Metal:

Inside hallmarked: 14k in an oval raised plaque and another raised square with the letter K - presumably a maker's mark. 
     

Condition:

Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Looks almost never worn.  Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.   

THE STORY:

Flowers and elegant flowing flowers and foliage were a popular theme of the Art Nouveau movement. Lovers of Nature and symbolism combined with stylistic elegance. Bangles from this period in this style are increasingly in demand. This is a particularly beautiful example of a quality not often found.