England, circa 1980s | Deadstock vintage costume jewellery
Dimensions: 18 cm x 2.5 cm
 
There is a certain confidence to this piece—measured, assured, unhurried.
It does not sparkle loudly; it glows, with the kind of quiet authority that belonged to women who dressed for themselves long before dressing for an audience.
 
Crafted in the late 1980s by a celebrated European costume jewellery manufacturer—one that closed its doors before the decade turned—this bracelet remained untouched, archived away as deadstock when the ateliers fell silent. Decades later, it resurfaced in London, rediscovered by a specialist jeweller known for supplying original vintage jewellery to major theatre and film production houses. Pieces like this were once chosen for costume dramas, editorial shoots, and characters who needed jewellery with presence, texture, and narrative weight.
 
The design is sculptural and rhythmic: brushed gold crescent forms interspersed with articulated, sunburst-like links that move fluidly with the wrist. It feels architectural yet sensual, substantial yet refined—very much of its time, yet entirely timeless.
 
The Woman Who Wears It
She is not chasing trends.
She understands proportion, texture, and restraint. She might wear this with a crisp ivory silk shirt, sleeves casually rolled, or with a black evening dress where this bracelet becomes the only ornament she needs. She appreciates vintage not as nostalgia, but as continuity—a way of carrying stories forward.
This is a piece for a woman who knows that elegance often lies in repetition, in form, in balance—much like good design, good architecture, and good life choices.
 
Styling Notes
Wear it solo on the wrist—this bracelet deserves space.
Pairs beautifully with monochrome outfits: black, cream, camel, deep navy.
Elevates tailored blazers, linen dresses, silk shirts, or even a simple knit.
Works equally well for day wear with sharp tailoring or evenings with minimal jewellery elsewhere.
 
Provenance & Collectibility
Authentic 1980s vintage costume jewellery
True deadstock from a manufacturer that ceased operations in the late 1980s
Rediscovered in London from a source supplying vintage pieces to theatre and film productions
Limited availability—no reproductions, no repeats
 
This is not merely an accessory.
It is a wearable fragment of design history—meant for a discerning wrist, a cultivated wardrobe, and a woman who understands that some pieces are found only once, and chosen only by those who recognise them.
 
- c.1980s; 
- Triple Gold Plated gilt metal; anti-tarnish
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 18 cm x 2.5 cm
- Sourced from London, England.