Floral Enamel Gold-Tone Bangle Watch with Rhinestone Accents
Jewelry / Costume Wristwatch · Unbranded/Generic fashion brand (similar to styles by Joan Rivers or Anne Klein Costume jewelry)
Pattern: Victorian Revival Floral Garden motif
Type
Jewelry / Costume Wristwatch
Maker
Unbranded/Generic fashion brand (similar to styles by Joan Rivers or Anne Klein Costume jewelry)
Material
Gold-tone base metal (likely brass or zinc alloy), cold enamel (epoxy resun), and glass rhinestones; no silver content identified.
Dimensions
Standard ladies' bangle size: approximately 2.25-inch inner diameter; case size 25mm; weight roughly 45-60 grams.
Description
A decorative fashion timepiece featuring a wide gold-tone bangle base. The face is framed by a sparkling rhinestone halo, flanked by vibrant enameled floral sprays in lavender and spring green. The watch face features Arabic numerals on a champagne-colored dial with 'Quartz' movement. It serves as a statement jewelry piece that combines the utility of a watch with the aesthetic of a romantic revival bracelet.
Key Features
Clamper-style hinge, multi-colored floral enameling, rhinestone pave bezel, and Roman/Arabic numerals.
Material & Composition
Gold-tone base metal (likely brass or zinc alloy), cold enamel (epoxy resun), and glass rhinestones; no silver content identified.
Finish & Decoration
Polished gold-tone finish with hand-applied purple and green enamel flowers and leaves. Bezel set with round clear rhinestones.
Hallmarks & Stamps
None visible; likely stamped 'Quartz' and 'Stainless Steel Back' on the case reverse, typically lacks precious metal hallmarks.
Construction Details
Mass-produced via die-casting; features a spring-loaded bottom hinge and a Japanese or Chinese quartz movement.
Functional Features
Hinged 'clamper' style opening for easy wear, quartz battery-operated timekeeping, and a pull-out crown for time adjustment.
Handle & Grip Details
Rigid bangle form with textured inner surface for grip; spring tension keeps the cuff closed on the wrist.
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-cast base with manually applied enamel; stones are glued in (paste) rather than prong-set.
Authentication Indicators
Lack of '925' or sterling hallmarks; uniform gold color suggests plating rather than gold-filled or solid metal; 'Quartz' text indicates modern mass-production.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely manufactured in East Asia (China or Hong Kong) for the mass-market costume jewelry industry.
Era & Period
Late 20th Century (c. 1980s-1990s) Victorian Revival style.
Age Estimate
Produced circa 1990-2005 based on the style of enameling and quartz watch face design.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Romantic Revival' trend in late 20th-century fashion which looked back to Victorian and Art Nouveau floral aesthetics.
Condition Notes
Good; light surface scratches on the metal, enamel appears intact, quartz movement likely requires a new battery (SR626SW).
Value Estimate
$15 - $45 USD depending on movement functionality and branding/packaging presence.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid water or jewelry dips which can dissolve the enamel glue or ruin the non-waterproof watch movement.
Similar Pieces
Joan Rivers Classics Collection watches, Heidi Daus enameled jewelry, or contemporary Kate Spade floral motifs.
Interesting Facts
This style of jewelry became highly popular through television shopping networks (QVC/HSN) in the 1990s, marketed as affordable luxury.