[Bodecia]

This bracelet seems to me to have Akoya and maybe also FW pearls on/it. It weighs a massive 64 grams of which I think at least half must be gold. I think it is amazing piece. I wouldn't have wanted to be the one doing all the wire wrapping. Opinions would be welcome. Ohh gold is 14k. Some of the pearls are over 10 mm, all different shapes and sizes. But I think it is rather special. The photos I have included only really show the pearls, not so much of the bracelet.

Dawn

[jerin]

Hi Dawn.

if the chain is 14 K, the smaller pearls could be Akoyas, some have a very luckluster appearance and the larger ones are probably freshwater, but I am just guessing. It must be easier seeing them in person, I can´t see a drillhole properly but even so, it is much fun to guess!

[pattye]

Hi Dawn,

Looks like something a designer made for herself or perhaps a custom order---the triple link charm bracelets were the higher quality, with box insert clasp and safetys, maybe around the 70's even. Is there a company mark on the gold anywhere? I agree, the pearls look like akoya and maybe some fw---that is some weight indeed!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Valeria101]

Is it comfortable to wear for you?

The design looks like the perfect pretext to wear all kinds of pearls in one go

[Bodecia]

Hi Valeria101,

Is it comfortable to wear for you?
The design looks like the perfect pretext to wear all kinds of pearls in one go

Although it is 7.5 inches I cannot fit it on my wrist because of the very thickness of it. Would need a small wright. It does feel comfortable just laid across

Hi Pattye,

Looks like something a designer made for herself or perhaps a custom order---the triple link charm bracelets were the higher quality, with box insert clasp and safetys, maybe around the 70's even. Is there a company mark on the gold anywhere? I agree, the pearls look like akoya and maybe some fw---that is some weight indeed!

No company mark that I can find but a Pat. No. 3308517. So not a custom piece, but must have been expensive even in the 70s with all that gold and there are some lovely big pearls.

Hi Jerin,

if the chain is 14 K, the smaller pearls could be Akoyas, some have a very luckluster appearance and the larger ones are probably freshwater, but I am just guessing. It must be easier seeing them in person, I can´t see a drillhole properly but even so, it is much fun to guess

Looks a lot better in the flesh The drill holes are hidden by the hundred or so pearls which all have headpins in them with little flat heads hiding the bead holes.

I think it is a very unusual bracelet but not long enough for me, pity.

Dawn

[pearlescence]

It will have that lovely solid feeling on the wrist, when a weighty bracelet moves from forearm to hand as you move.

[pearlescence]

I have the idea to make something derivative - start a bracelet and then add white pearls as I have odd ones left over until a chain is well covered.
Not heavy gold, but in silver.......excuse me while I get started (even though nearly 9pm at night here, I cannot ignore a good idea)