Gem Gardener: 19th Century 24k Gold Bangle Bracelet Twist

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1900s solid gold Straits Chinese bangle set in 24k.
Possibly made before the turn of the last century, this is an early twisted gold 'everyday' bangle.
It is also considered 'early' because such slim 'line' bangles, marked by primitive yet perfect slide endings, were dainty before they subsequently 'upsized'.
In this region, the redness of such old pure gold has been smoked by wood, a reddened wood that colors the gold, preferred by the Teochew people.
Many of these early versions are lost to us, the earliest would not be dissimilar to mainland Chinese pure gold relics and jewelry.
The dual twist comes to 3mm thick, solid bodied, bearing in mind these thin bangles enforce their presence in an ethereal way, nowhere needing ideals of form and function.
No surprise then the bangle is adjustable across wrist sizes, the sliding will fit a small wrist or way bigger, between 60mm to 70mm.
Wear one if you haven't, then wear with other solid gold pieces for the pure warmth of old gold.
The bangle weighs 36.26 grams.
It is in great condition for its age, the very subtle beauty beholden to old virgin gold.
With Chinese hallmarks almost hidden in its body.