Bracelets are the perfect fashion accessory. It can be discreet or visible, rigid or flexible, colored or neutral. It dresses up a sober outfit, it enhances a ring, a necklace. The bracelet is also the counterpart of your watch. Vintage bracelets or antique bracelets come in links, circles, chains, with or without stones. It is even possible to find antique bracelets with braided hair. The memory of the loved one was worn on the wrist. And even a simple gold band, engraved with the name or the date of the loved one, is beautiful, isn’t it?
Vintage solid gold bracelet, bracelet in 18 karat solid gold (750). The bracelet is 20 cm long and features an curb mesh design that closes with a secured clasp. Vintage bracelet, circa 1980, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and Aubertin Vagnon goldsmith hallmark (active from 1974).
Length: 20 cm Width: 1 cm
Note: the clasp is secured by an “8” safety clip
Condition: scratches from use
Antique French gold watch chain in 18k yellow and rose gold (750). Antique chain that can be worn as a choker or bracelet. The chain is composed of two braided links, adorned with two cylindrical slides with black enameled geometric decoration. Both slides are movable. The chain closes with a large spring ring. Antique watch chain, Napoleon III period, circa 1880.
Rhinoceros and horse hallmarks (1838-1919)
Total length: 30.5 cm Dimensions of spring ring clasp: 19 x 16 mm
Ring size: 13 x 7 mm
Condition: old traces of minor soldering on the chain and some missing enamel. Scratches from use.
Antique flower cut steel bracelet with circular faceted steel links. In the center, a studded steel flower is set on a mother-of-pearl plate. Faceted steel has a way of shimmering in the light, giving off a beautiful metallic reflection. The latch-box clasp is concealed behind a link. Early 19th century bracelet, circa 1830.
Total length: 16.8 cm
Design size: 28 mm x 25 mm
Condition: some oxidation
Weight : 22.34 gr
Steelpoint jewelry: In the 18th century, the most famous workshop was located in Woodstock, England, near Oxford. The fashion for steel jewelry spread to the end of the 19th century in England and to the beginning of the 20th century in France. The advantage of steel is that, when cut into facets, it can sparkle in the same way as pyrite and imitate the brilliance of a diamond.
Originally accessible to a middle-class clientele, steel jewelry became the prerogative of the nobility as soon as it adopted a particular decoration, becoming increasingly sought-after and expensive.
Victorian silver snake watch chain. Antique watch chain made of snake chain, imitating the body of a reptile. The clasp clasps onto the snake’s head, whose eyes are set with two red glasses. Secure screw clasp. This chain can be worn as an ankle chain. Antique chain, circa 1880, France.
Boar hallmark (French state hallmark for 800 silver)
Length: 28.5 cm
Note: This chain can be worn as an ankle bracelet.
Condition: scratches and patina.
Vintage paste costume bracelet in gold-plated metal. Vintage costume bracelet set with white rhinestones and cabochon glass imitating opals. Vintage bracelet, circa 1950. “Fake jewelry” was very fashionable at the time, as precious metals had been requisitioned for the war effort. Cost-effective adornment with rhinestones and gilded metal.
Total length: 16.5 cm
Weight : 33.11 gr
More information : “Fake jewelry” was very fashionable at the time, as precious metals had been requisitioned for the war effort. Cost-effective adornment with rhinestones and gilded metal.
Greek style bracelet in 18 karat gold (750). Bracelet with large rigid links and openwork decorations evoking Greece. The rectangular links feature Athena, Hermes, the Parthenon, the Athens owl, a Roman trier (boat) and a horse-drawn chariot race. Vintage Greek souvenir bracelet, circa 1990, made in Greece.
Mark 18k, owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Wrist circumference: 19 cm
Width: 1.5 cm
Note: Safety chain, safety clasp.
Conditions: scratches from use
Flexible band bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage bracelet featuring a wide flat mesh, decorated in places with squared chasing. Two safety clasps on the edges of the main flat clasp. Vintage bandeau bracelet, circa 1970, France
Weevil hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark
Baby gold bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique baby name bracelet suitable for engraving. The bracelet link is fine and rectangular, in volume. Gold baptismal ID bracelet, antique bracelet, France.
Ram’s head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Length: 13.8 cm
Link width: 2 mm
Note: the bracelet is blank
Condition: fine scratches
Solid gold bangle bracelet in 18k gold (750). Round in shape, with a beautiful patina, it is made of solid gold. Vintage jewel from the second half of the 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and master’s hallmark AC.
Georgian Silesian iron bracelet. Woven wire bracelet, decorated with a large flower, the heart centered on a faceted nail. A circular spiral pendant hangs from the flower. Antique bracelet, circa 1798/1800, Silesia, (region extending over parts of Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic)
Antique charms Music Love and Luck bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold (585). Vintage bracelet with oval links decorated with small circles and small floral motifs. This bracelet is adorned with fifteen charms (detailed below). Antique bracelet on the theme of Music, Love and Luck. Early 20th century.
Marked 585 (foreign hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Length: 19.7 cm
Note: lobster clasp.
Condition: some charms are in metal, two in silver and eight in 14 karat gold. Scratches from use.
Weight : 16 gr
– An elephant with red enamel in 14 karat rose gold
– A rattle in 14 karat rose gold
– A playing card Ace of Spades in metal
– A four-leaf clover lucky charm in metal
– A key holding a heart in silver
– A zeppelin with the inscription ‘I love’ in 14 karat yellow gold
– A pink pig eating a four-leaf clover in silver
– A piano in metal
– A maritime anchor in 14 karat rose gold
– A trumpet in 14 karat yellow gold
– A cello in metal
– A coat of arms in metal
– A flower pot in 14 karat yellow gold
– A red enamel mandolin in 14 karat yellow gold
– A red and white enamel accordion in 14 karat gold
Gold watch chain necklace crafted from 18-karat rose gold (750). The chain features a voluminous fancy link design and is secured with a lobster clasp. It can be worn as a choker necklace by adding a rectangular element in gold and platinum with filigree volutes, which comes with the chain, or as a double bracelet. This piece dates back to around 1900 and originates from France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head and rhinoceros (French hallmarks for 18k gold)
Length: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
Link Width: 5 mm (0.20 inches)