Bracelet - 8 kt. Yellow gold
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Selected by Laura Trevino
She has 15 years' auction experience, specialising in vintage jewellery from 1920 to 2000.
Estimate € 1,800 - € 2,200
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Description from the seller
Rigid oval-shaped bangle bracelet dating from the second half of the 20th century. This vintage piece features a classic design, ideal for everyday wear, and is made in 8-karat gold (cluster 333 hallmark), as evidenced by its mark.
Characteristics
* Material: 8-karat yellow gold (hallmark "333" visible inside the clasp).
* Total Weight: 23.1 grams
* Bangle Height: 1 cm
* Inner Dimensions of the Oval: 6.5 cm (long axis) by 5.5 cm (short axis).
* Inner Circumference (Perimeter): About 18.88 cm
Construction and Technique
The bracelet is built from a rigid gold band, its oval shape specifically chosen to fit comfortably to the wrist’s morphology. It features an articulated closure system (hinge) on one side and a safety clasp on the opposite side for reliable retention.
The construction reveals careful craftsmanship: small holes visible inside (manufacturing holes) were left by the jeweler to allow the evacuation of polishing compounds or pickling acids after fabrication, a technical detail commonly seen on hollow or semi-hollow bangles.
Condition
The bracelet is in generally good condition, typical of a vintage piece. A point to note is slight wear visible on the metal. There is a small transverse crack located on the exterior face of the bangle. This crack aligns with the horizontal weld line of the bangle, suggesting a minor unsoldering or metal fatigue at that spot.
Despite this wear, which should be noted for transparency, the crack remains superficial and does not affect the structural integrity or solidity of the bracelet, which is fully wearable. The clasp and safety mechanism are perfectly functional.
Rigid oval-shaped bangle bracelet dating from the second half of the 20th century. This vintage piece features a classic design, ideal for everyday wear, and is made in 8-karat gold (cluster 333 hallmark), as evidenced by its mark.
Characteristics
* Material: 8-karat yellow gold (hallmark "333" visible inside the clasp).
* Total Weight: 23.1 grams
* Bangle Height: 1 cm
* Inner Dimensions of the Oval: 6.5 cm (long axis) by 5.5 cm (short axis).
* Inner Circumference (Perimeter): About 18.88 cm
Construction and Technique
The bracelet is built from a rigid gold band, its oval shape specifically chosen to fit comfortably to the wrist’s morphology. It features an articulated closure system (hinge) on one side and a safety clasp on the opposite side for reliable retention.
The construction reveals careful craftsmanship: small holes visible inside (manufacturing holes) were left by the jeweler to allow the evacuation of polishing compounds or pickling acids after fabrication, a technical detail commonly seen on hollow or semi-hollow bangles.
Condition
The bracelet is in generally good condition, typical of a vintage piece. A point to note is slight wear visible on the metal. There is a small transverse crack located on the exterior face of the bangle. This crack aligns with the horizontal weld line of the bangle, suggesting a minor unsoldering or metal fatigue at that spot.
Despite this wear, which should be noted for transparency, the crack remains superficial and does not affect the structural integrity or solidity of the bracelet, which is fully wearable. The clasp and safety mechanism are perfectly functional.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
8 kt.
Total weight
23.1 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Circumference
18.88 cm
Bracelet size
Medium (18 - 18.5 cm)
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every object in line with our submission guidelines. While we strive to provide a detailed description and photographs of each jewellery object, discrepancies or inaccuracies may occur. It is your responsibility to review all of the information provided about an object, including the condition and description, before placing an order. Sellers are responsible for the information, pictures and description provided, including the quality, quantity and nature of the jewelry supplied. A small imperfection that cannot be seen in the photo but is included in the description is not a non-conformity. A Lab Report is not a guarantee, valuation or appraisal regarding the articles described therein. A Lab Report contains only the characteristics of an article described after it has been graded, tested, examined, and analyzed using the techniques and equipment used at the time of the examination from that specific Lab. The results of any other examination performed on the article may differ depending when, how, by whom and with which grading standard the article is examined. In addition, any changes and improvements in techniques and equipment that may have occurred which may enable the examiner to detect, among other things, the use of processes for altering the characteristics of an article which use was previously undetectable, does not automatically mean the object does not conform to its description.
