Dalma of Albania - Vintage Whiting & Davis

Bold, rhythmic, and steeped in old-world symbolism, Dalma of Albania is a vintage gold-tone charm bangle bt Whiting & Davis, a house renowned for transforming historical motifs into enduring statement jewelry.

This hinged bangle is adorned with multiple coin-style medallions inspired by Mediterranean and Balkan antiquity, each stamped with the Latin-styled inscription DALMA ET ALBAN, which is a reference to Dalmatia and Albania, regions shaped by centuries of Roman, Byzantine, and Adriatic trade. The charms move freely along the bracelet, producing a soft ceremonial sound that recalls currency worn as protection, status, and identity rather than mere adornment.

Whiting & Davis was especially known in the mid-20th century for these kinds of designs—jewelry that felt scholarly, worldly, and powerful, blending accessible luxury with the romance of ancient empires. Pieces like this were made for women who wanted their jewelry to suggest experience, movement, and inheritance.

Wear It to Remember: Your history travels with you—that value is not always quiet, and that legacy was never meant to be hidden.