Who were Riker Bros, and why are their bracelets so amazing?

[lala646]

All available at Wilson's Estate Jewelry.

 

[Catmom]

Oh I love them!!

 

[Roselina]

Riker Bros. – Antique Jewelry University

www.langantiques.com

They are so beautiful… and so expensive…

 

[lala646]

Made me think of your gorgeous new bracelet, @rcjtraveler!

 

[rcjtraveler]

Made me think of your gorgeous new bracelet, @rcjtraveler!

Thank you. It looks almost identical to some of the Riker Bros bracelets I have seen online.

 

[lovedogs]

Holy F!!!!

 

[LightBright]

Art Nouveau Turn of the Century. (Around 1900).

I see a resemblance to Frank Gardner Hale jewelry. I know about him because I once saw a FGH 18k peridot bar pin for sale on eBay from a Goodwill type shop, but by the time I realized who it was it had been sold. The peridot bracelet from Riker Bros uses that popular Peridot too.

I love love love this style and these bracelets.

More info on Art Nouveau:

The New Art - JCK

for a relatively short-lived style, art nouveau casts a long shadow. its sinuous curves and natural motifs—which originally emerged as an artistic response to the industrial age—are eagerly sought by jewelry collectors and enthusiasts. this summer, an extensive appreciation of the decadent style...

www.jckonline.com

Here’s an interesting slide show on Newark Jewelers at the Turn of the Century.

https://dcgiaorg.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/beyond-newark-jewelry-that-inspired-americas-manufacturers.ppt

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Gorgeous!