Vintage Curb Chain Bracelet in High-Carat Gold, Vicenza, c. 1985

Some jewelry designs are so timeless that they have been produced virtually unchanged for many generations. Gold link bracelets are among the most enduring forms in the history of jewelry. Numerous individual, movable links come together to form a visually seamless band that appears bold and precious while at the same time draping smoothly against the body. The interlocking link design is one of the most perfect expressions of this principle. Its interlocking links combine a clean construction with a surface that plays with the light. This bracelet is crafted from high-karat yellow gold. Its generous proportions give it a commanding presence without sacrificing the classic clarity of its form. According to its hallmark, the piece of jewellery was crafted by the Nicoli-Scola goldsmiths in Vicenza. This northern Italian city, famous as the birthplace of Andrea Palladio, is also one of the most important centers of Italian goldsmithing. Their workshops are renowned for combining a long tradition of craftsmanship with technical precision and a special sensibility for the sensual appeal of gold. Created in the 1980s, the bracelet features a classic design whose beauty lies precisely in its timelessness. A concealed box clasp with an additional safety latch blends almost invisibly into the chain pattern and ensures a secure and comfortable fit. The bracelet found its way to us here in Berlin.

Estimate:$6,715.29

View all items fromHofer AntikschmuckorJewelry & Gems