Vintage Dragon Bracelet

Antique bracelet with garnet rhinestones. There are some marks of time and the plating is worn off in several places, but the bracelet looks gorgeous. The length is 18,5 cm.

Our project was born in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, which is why we have a special fondness for one of the most popular symbols of this region - the dragon. In fact, it is the hero of the Catalan legend of Saint George (Sant Jordi).

"Once upon a time a fearsome dragon was terrifying the inhabitants of a small town in Catalonia called Montblanc. It was wreaking havoc among the town's populace and devouring the animals grazing in the fields. So, to soothe the dragon's anger, the town's inhabitants decided they would sacrifice someone every day, drawing lots to see who they would offer as a token of their good will. One day, it was the turn of the king's daughter to be sacrificed. But, just when the dragon was about to gobble her up, a handsome knight appeared and confronted the beast. This was Sant Jordi (St George). He drove his lance into the dragon and a bush of red roses sprang out of the blood that spilled". (Barcelona.cat) The architect Antoni Gaudí used the image of a dragon in various constructions. Here, for example, is the Torre Bellesguard:


But the dragon in Catalonia is not only a symbol of intimidation and evil, but it can also represent wisdom and strength.