Classic Etruscan Gold Bracelet

Description

This classic design is known to date back as far as the 3rd century A.D. Only one ancient example is known to still exist, and is on display in the Britsh Museum. Only two links are present in that piece, woven in with other design elements.

This 8 inch bracelet is completely hand made. Each link was constructed from a ring of wire with the ends fused together, then hand formed over a dowel. The loops of each link were planished (hammered) into a pleasingly flat plane. Then the links were woven together.

The links are made of 22 Karat solid gold. The hook is made from 14 Karat gold. The lower karatage of the hook gives it extra strength.

The bracelet can be worn with either side showing. The 1st two pictures show the upper side, and the last picture the underside.

It weighs 1.24 Troy ounces. 22.1 dwt (34.4 grams) of 22K gold in the links, and 0.6 dwt (0.94 grams) of 14K gold in the hook. I had been offering this at a large discount, but no one snapped it up. In the meantime, Gold has gone through the roof, and I must adjust the price accordingly, bringing it into line with current offerings on amazon and other popular venues.

I am truly sorry you missed the window when you could have bought this for under $3000.

I can also make this design in Fine Silver with a Sterling Silver hook -- just ask!

The price includes USPS Express Mail delivery, fully insured, and signature required. Due to the high value of this item, it ships only to verified payment addresses within the United States.

Added on Sep 24, 2009