The bracelet is the piece of jewellery that is seen the most, and the one where the quality of workmanship is felt immediately on the wrist. The articulation of a chain, the hold of a bangle, the security of a clasp: these are details of craftsmanship, invisible in a photo, that we check piece by piece in Saint-Tropez before anything is put on sale.
| Type | Character |
|---|---|
| Rigid bangle | Worn alone or stacked, closed or open shape |
| Cuff | Wide, structured, a statement piece |
| Supple chain | Curb, anchor, Venetian, following the shape of the wrist |
| Diamond rivière | Line of calibrated stones, an evening piece |
| Signed bracelet | Recognisable models from the great houses, with hallmarks and number |
The weight of gold accounts for part of the price, but the essential lies elsewhere: the house signature, the condition of the surface, the quality of the set stones and above all the integrity of the clasp. A tired clasp, or one replaced with a non-conforming part, brings down the value of a collector's bracelet. We systematically check how it works and how it is marked.
A supple chain can almost always be adjusted by removing or adding links. A rigid bangle has to be chosen in the right size from the start: its diameter is hard to change without altering the piece.
By reading the fineness and maker's hallmarks, supplemented by a metal test when the hallmarks are worn or doubtful. The fineness we state is always the one we have verified.
Yes, through direct purchase, or on consignment for signed pieces. Send us photos of the piece, the clasp and the hallmarks for an initial estimate.
Each house has its own codes, materials and check points. Browse our selection of pre-owned bracelets sorted by signature.
