The bangle is formed as a wide hinged oval cuff in a combination of 18-karat gold and sterling silver, a material pairing characteristic of La Nouvelle Bague's production. The exterior face is covered in a smooth, deep navy blue vitreous enamel of even, glossy finish, applied over the silver ground. Against the enamel, polished silver or white gold relief elements stand proud of the surface in decorative motifs distributed across the circumference, some of these accent elements set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, providing points of brilliance within the overall graphic composition of dark enamel and bright metal. The bangle is fitted with a hidden hinge and push-button release clasp. The piece is stamped with 18K, 925, 750, NOUVELLEBAGUE, NB.
La Nouvelle Bague was founded in Florence in the late 1970s by Leopoldo and Lea Poldi, and built its reputation on a signature technique combining 18-karat gold with sterling silver as a structural and decorative element, finished with richly colored layered enamel. The house is recognized as one of the foremost practitioners of contemporary Florentine enamel jewelry, with pieces prized for the quality and permanence of their enamel work.
