Featured Notre Dame amber bracelet? Please help

Hello again,
Recently I became the rightful owner of this lovely bracelt, and was sold as Notre Dame amber bracelet.
Would you concur?
How old do you think this is?
I wonder if this is a collectable item. The metal is silver 800, not hallmarked.
Thank you for your thoughts.

 

Notre Dame because of the initials ND?

Debora

 

According to this, it's a Spanish naval insignia. (See the anchor?) Dunno if that's true.

https://en.todocoleccion.net/milita...naval-n-d-corona-ancla~x196766380#descripcion

Debora

 

Here's another one from Spain.

https://en.todocoleccion.net/collec...-insignia-aguja-siglas-n-d-dificil~x146584430

Debora

 

Lovely amber beads Simona, have you looked at the beads under UV light, to be sure? I am pretty sure they are amber.

It says N DE D. I don't know what the DE stands for, but 'Notre de Dame' sounds a bit silly, in English 'Our of Lady'.

 

Yes I have looked in the UV light, and they are shining towards greenish.
I also was able to make up two hallmarks, does VI, for number 6, and a lion pictorial say something?

 

It says N DE D. I don't know what the DE stands for, but 'Notre de Dame' sounds a bit silly, in English 'Our of Lady'.[/QUOTE]

Notre-Dame de Paris, can it be the "de" , but where is Paris?

 

Yes, this is so similar, it even has enlogated anchor on the right side...
Does the hallmarks VI and a lion say anything?

 

Greenish is good.

That doesn't make sense to me. And then there is the other shape in the centre, which looks like it could also be a letter.

 

Could/would you post an in focus, close-up photograph of the marks?

Debora

 

Here's another one showing up in Spain.

https://en.todocoleccion.net/collec...-insignia-aguja-siglas-n-d-dificil~x146584430

Debora

 

This one's supposed to be a medal from Lourdes.

https://www.todocoleccion.net/antig...lourdes-n-d-vous-protege-1858-1958~x131994098

Debora

 

Mystery solved. From her sanctuary, according to the internet.

N(otre) D(ame) de L(ourdes)

The L is mis-read as an anchor which is why the crest is mistakenly given a military provenance.

Debora

 

Hooray!!!
Found this as well

 

Thank you Debora, really interesting. Are you able aproximate how old it is?
Also I have attached a photo for everyone whom is intrested to read about it, link is not working
Kind regards,
Simona

 

I have been to Lourdes (good Catholic), but hadn't a clue (not a good Catholic).
I have a similar style French necklace, with local garnets and selenite beads, which I guess is 1880ish.

 

Thank you so much.
I will read a bit more, it's all so very interesting.
Big hugs!
The coral post it's coming soon , specially dedicated to you.

 

I feel humbled and honoured at the same time.

Our amazing French joolie @kyratango may be able to give you a better date estimate for the bracelet.

 

I am wondering if this would be considered a rosary bracelet? The beads lead me to think it might be as there is a separate bead for the Our Father, then the 10 beads for the Hail Mary & then a separate bead for the Glory Be. Also, I would think this would be something that would be appropriate to commemorate a trip to Notre Dame.

 

Aww, thank you for the amazing, you're another, AJ!
Agree with 1880, and glad you found out it is indeed Notre Dame de Lourdes

Yep, we call these "dizainier", used as you explained