Spanish Damascene Baby Bracelet

This adorable damascene baby bracelet was made in Spain.  I am unsure of its age, as damascene jewelry is still made today and often mass-produced.  The original string tag attached to the bracelet makes me believe it may be an older piece (1950s-80s?), as its price is handwritten with MADE IN SPAIN printed in block letters on the opposite side.

Babies have been wearing jewelry throughout history, for the simple purpose of artistic visual exhibition to the display of the wealth of the family or its status.  Throughout the centuries in Europe, America, Africa, and the Pacific, other reasons babies were gifted or adorned with jewelry include protection from evil spirits, and for functional purposes such as decorative clips, clasps, pins and buckles.

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece.  Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated.  My online shop on http://www.rubylane.com/ is coming soon.

Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:

Money Life Love. Retrieved 6/12/2011 from http://money-life-love.com/the-history-of-baby-and-childrens-jewelry/