FRED Paris 1970 Sculptural Bangle-Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Carved Wood

A modernist bracelet designed by Fred of Paris.

This is a fabulous modernist abstract bangle-bracelet created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in 1970. This exceptionally rare bracelet has been carefully crafted with circled geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and textured finishes. The design is composed by multiples circular elements placed in different levels, which are embellished with twenty-four round pieces carved from precious rosewoods. Fitted with concealed hinges, a security boxed push lock and a figure eight slash for extra safety. This bracelet is very rare and we has not been able to locate other pieces from this collection, as a note we are offering in our other listings the matching Fred of Paris wood ring in suite to this bracelet.

Country: Paris, France.

Period: Modernist, 1960-1971

Weight: 43.5 grams, (27.90 Dwt).

Size: 7 Inches, (18 Cm.).

Measurements: 48 mm by 67 mm, (1.50 x 1.18Inches) and raise 18 mm over the wrist.

Hallmarks: Stamped with French national marks and British import marks; the maker's mark ER with a cat's face inside a lozenge cartouche, the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold, three times with the mark of Diana for the exportation outside France and signed as follows: "FRED OR .750". Then with British import marks for the city of London, the importer initials LS and the import letter code Q for the date of 1971.

Fred Joaillier

The company is more commonly known as Fred of Paris, is a French jewelry and watch brand founded in 1936 by Fred Samuel in Paris and operated by the company "Fred Paris". The company has more than fifty of its own shops worldwide and various retail outlets in some thirty countries. They offer exclusively with high end and sophisticated designs.

Collateral: This Fred Paris bangle-bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Fred Paris bracelet is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 24 carvings are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. 

INVENTORY REF: B062225TANM/1.045