Islamic Double Triangle Geometric Pattern Hammered Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Triangles of Tiny Spheres: The Islamic Granulation Bangle

Two triangles meet at the center of a hammered gold cuff, set with rows of tiny granules. This Islamic granulation bangle has a center motif of 1.75 in x 3 in.

The Islamic cuff bracelet is inspired by a bangle from the 11th century, possibly from Syria.

Product Details

• Material: 24 Karat gold plate over pewter and brass
• Motif size: 1.75 in x 3 in at center
• Finish: Hammered
• Style: Double triangle bangle, hammered gold plate bangle
• Origin: Made in USA

From the Kuwait Collection

The original belongs to the treasures of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in the Kuwait National Museum.

That collection was founded in 1980. It holds more than 20,000 items of Islamic art, from metalwork to manuscripts.

Granulation Explained

Granulation covers a surface with tiny spheres of metal, each fused in place. The craft goes back to Sumer and reached great skill among Etruscan and Greek goldsmiths.

Medieval Islamic goldsmiths used filigree and granulation on fine pieces. A double triangle bangle carries that tradition.

Wearing and Display

Wear the Islamic granulation bangle on its own. The hammered surface catches light. Wipe with a soft cloth.

A hammered gold plate bangle suits sleeveless tops. See more in our Museum Jewelry Bracelets.

About Islamic Jewelry

Medieval jewelry was often melted down, so little survives. Each early Islamic cuff is rare. This Islamic granulation bangle gives you a modern way in. An Islamic cuff bracelet like this keeps a lost craft in view.

For More Reading from the Web

• Learn why so little medieval jewelry survives, and see a Fatimid gold pendant. An Islamic cuff bracelet lives in that story. The Miraculous Survival of Fatimid Jewelry - The Metropolitan Museum of Art