Composition: gold-plated metal, resinor imitation onyx Production method: most likely small studios or limited edition designs (handmade, not mass-produced) Condition: very good Dimensions (inner diameter): 6.2 cm Color: gold, black Marking: none Country: France Period: 1980-1990 Market value: 40-80 EUR
A gold-plated rigid bracelet (bangle) with dark resin or onyx imitation inserts, decorated with small granular ornaments around the central elements. This is a very expressive baroque / ethnic style piece of jewelry. The main central insert has an embossed beetle motif, which is a rare and artistically distinctive feature. The body is gold-plated textured metal, decorated with a granular (bead) finish, which is reminiscent of the baroque / Etruscan Revival style.
The “Clamper” type of clasp is most common from the 1970s to the 1990s. It is rare after 2000, when lighter solutions (elastic bands, magnets, slap clasp) began to dominate.
This bracelet is very reminiscent of the works created or created by: Philippe Ferrandis – used insects, resin, textured gold; Dominique Aurientis – was famous for his massive gilded works with nature motifs; Yves Saint Laurent (vintage) – sometimes there were insect reliefs.
