{"title":"Bracelets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bracelet is experienced through movement as much as appearance. ÆON selects examples in which construction becomes part of the design: supple woven gold by Georges Lenfant, the textured structure of a Gay Frères ruby and diamond bangle, and the substantial silver links of Hermès. An ancient Etruscan intaglio in a later cuff introduces another relationship between image and wrist. These are pieces for collectors attentive to weight, articulation and surface, and for wearers who see a bracelet as a decisive element of dress.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"etruscan-intaglio-rigid-gold-bracelet","title":"Victorian Gold Cuff Bracelet with an Ancient Aphrodite Intaglio. Etruria, 2nd century BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtruria, 2nd century BC; Victorian bracelet, 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ancient Etruscan intaglio in banded agate depicting Aphrodite standing, partially nude, with drapery gathered around her hips and thighs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intaglio is accompanied by a gold impression reproducing the engraved figure in relief, presenting the image in both its negative and positive forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone and its impression were incorporated into an articulated Victorian gold cuff bracelet after 2011, bringing together ancient glyptic art and 19th-century goldsmithing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intaglio is attributed to Etruria, 2nd century BC, although an earlier publication proposed a broader dating between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Bavarian private collection, formed before the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThence by descent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank Sternberg A.G., Zurich, Auction XXXV, 28–29 October 2000, lot 1110.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss private collection, acquired following the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonhams, London, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiquities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 5 October 2011, lot 238.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe provenance and auction references relate to the ancient intaglio prior to its incorporation into the bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank Sternberg A.G., \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuktion XXXV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Zurich, 28–29 October 2000, lot 1110, illustrated pl. G.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonhams, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiquities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, London, 5 October 2011, lot 238.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold and banded agate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntaglio length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26.02 g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Articulated, hinged cuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guarantee marks applied in 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good overall condition, with minor surface wear to the gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51219529433354,"sku":"1","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/6160\/7178\/files\/Facetune_13-05-2025-15-43-09.jpg?v=1793223605"},{"product_id":"gay-freres-1980s-ruby-diamond-and-18k-gold-bangle-bracelet","title":"Ruby and Diamond Bangle by Gay Frères","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eAn elegant 1980s bangle bracelet by Gay Frères, crafted in 18k yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eStructured yet refined, the design is centered by a vivid cabochon ruby of rich, velvety tone, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds that lend a delicate, luminous sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eA timeless jewel of sculptural elegance, this piece reflects the technical mastery and sophisticated modernity for which Gay Frères remains celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"847\"\u003esize 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eweight 12,9 gr \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eHallmarks : Eagle's head + Gay Frères Hallmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\" data-end=\"1545\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52720746758410,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/6160\/7178\/files\/gayfreres.jpg?v=1793223421"},{"product_id":"georges-lenfant-gold-mesh-bracelet-1960","title":"Georges Lenfant — Prince of Wales Gold Bracelet, c. 1960–70","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional 18-carat gold bracelet by the Atelier Georges Lenfant, one of the most celebrated Parisian workshops of the twentieth century and renowned for its extraordinary mastery of chains, articulated jewellery and woven gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated circa 1960–70, this substantial bracelet is formed as a broad, remarkably supple ribbon of tightly woven yellow gold, producing the appearance and movement of a continuous textile. Its surface is pressed and textured with an intricate geometric pattern of intersecting diagonal lines, traditionally known as ‘Prince of Wales’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet exemplifies the technical virtuosity associated with Jacques Lenfant (1904–1994), who pursued extensive research into gold fabrics, chains and complex articulated structures within the family workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing an impressive 101.7 grams, the bracelet retains an exceptional sense of fluidity despite its considerable presence on the wrist. It is finished with a bar clasp and additional safety fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears the Georges Lenfant workshop maker’s mark, comprising the initials ‘GL’ accompanied by a die and a bird’s wing within a lozenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atelier Georges Lenfant, established at 47 rue des Petits-Champs, Paris, worked for many of the greatest jewellery houses of the twentieth century and became particularly renowned for the quality and ingenuity of its gold chainwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly collectible example of post-war French goldsmithing, combining sculptural presence, remarkable weight and the distinctive technical sophistication of the Lenfant workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Jacques Lenfant for Atelier Georges Lenfant, Paris\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1960–70\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 18-carat yellow gold\u003cbr\u003eLength: 18 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2.4 cm\u003cbr\u003eGross weight: 101.7 g\u003cbr\u003eMaker’s mark: Georges Lenfant workshop mark, ‘GL’ with a die and bird’s wing within a lozenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated literature\u003cbr\u003eJacques Lenfant, \u003cem\u003eLe Livre de la Chaîne\u003c\/em\u003e, Éditions Scriptar SA, 1996.\u003cbr\u003eMaurice Labarte and Jacques Lenfant, \u003cem\u003eMethod of Manufacturing Jewels of Gold or Platinum or Their Alloys\u003c\/em\u003e, patent filed 29 June 1970, US 3,686,734, published 29 August 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eLight surface wear and minor localised distortions to the mesh, consistent with age and the inherently supple construction of the bracelet. 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