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African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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This bracelet was made using the traditional Benin lost wax cast bronze technique.
The kingdom of Benin
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
16th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Venugopala Form of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16th century lost wax cast bronze Venugopala form of Krishna, India
The Venugopala form of Krishna
Category
Antique 16th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
gold sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls.
Materials: 18 Karat Gold
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Sacchi "Serpenti" Diamonds Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Satin Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet embellished with Diamonds, from Sacchi’s Serpenti Collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Crumbles Diamonds Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Wire bracelet in Satin Yellow Gold embellished with Diamonds, from the CRUMBLES Collection by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Costantino II 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Satin Yellow Gold Bracelet, from Sacchi’s "Roma" Collection, hand-crafted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.17 in W 2.56 in Dm 1.03 in
Sacchi Geometric 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamond Gemstone
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Geometric 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Bracelet , hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
Lost
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.86 in W 2.52 in Dm 1.03 in
Sacchi Aquamarine and Diamonds Gemstone Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Luna"
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Satin Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet embellished with Aquamarine and Diamonds Gemstone, from Sacchi’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Multi-Color Precious Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Multi-Color Precious Gemstones Satin Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, hand-crafted with lost-wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Roman Colosseum Diamonds Gemstone Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Roman Colosseum Satin Yellow Gold and Diamonds Cuff Bracelet, from Sacchi’s Rome Collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.09 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Gold Plated Bronze "Athena" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated in gold.
TWO AVAILABLE in gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 4 in
Sacchi Art Deco Style Wire Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Style Wire Cuff Bracelet made in 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold , hand-crafted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated Bronze "Berry" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and gold plated.
Custom orders are welcome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
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H 0.375 in Dm 2.5 in
Gold-Plated Bronze "Plant" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold.
Custom orders are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Gold-Plated Bronze "Zoo" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold. Zoo bracelets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Wrist Cuff Large" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon's "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" was designed in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax element
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Sacchi Black and White Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Satin Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet embellished with Black and White Diamonds, from Sacchi’s Anemones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beatrice Barzaghi Diamond Pave White Gold Ethereal Delicate Cuff Bracelet
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Gemini Alessandra bracelet is made of 18 karat white gold and features around 0.96 carats, F-G
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet
Introducing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 2.84 in D 2.37 in L 2.72 in
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Bracelet, from Sacchi’s "Roma" Collection, hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.66 in W 2.45 in Dm 1.03 in
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Mini" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Cuff mini" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Sacchi Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet, from Sacchi’s "Universe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.97 in W 2.56 in Dm 0.99 in
Betony Vernon "Three Rows Bracelet" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
signature jewel, it is handcrafted using lost wax elements and Sterling Silver 925. This elegant variation
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Beatrice Barzaghi 5 carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Unique Clasp Cosmic Bracelet
Located in Milan, IT
The Saturno bracelet is made of 18kt white gold and features an intense oval mixed cut, 10x14x6.4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
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L 9.06 in
Wide Gold Plated Bronze "Twig" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold.
Custom orders are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
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W 1 in Dm 2.5 in
Iconic Pomellato Diamond & Gold Chain Bracelet Necklace Earrings Ring Set Suite
By Pomellato
Located in Switzerland, CH
sensibility executed through impeccably crafted details. Pieces are crafted using a lost-wax casting technique
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Sacchi White and Black Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Ring Bracelet Set
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace, Ring and Bracelet Set embellished with Black and White Diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "17 Pearls Parure" Necklace Bracelet Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
handcrafted using 18 Karat gold sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Noble Knot Bracelet" 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Noble Knot Bracelet" was designed by Betony Vernon in 2017 and manufactured in lost wax
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Salvador Dalí Cristo De San Juan De La Cruz Necklace and Bracelet
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
Serna, Notary of Barcelona Spain.
Details:
Sculpture-Jewel cast wit the use of the lost wax process and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Salvador Dalí Cristo De San Juan De La Cruz Necklace and Bracelet
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
Serna, Notary of Barcelona Spain.
Details:
Sculpture-Jewel cast wit the use of the lost wax process and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Salvador Dalí Cristo De San Juan De La Cruz Necklace and Bracelet
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
Serna, Notary of Barcelona Spain.
Details:
Sculpture-Jewel cast wit the use of the lost wax process and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Salvador Dalí Cristo De San Juan De La Cruz Necklace and Bracelet
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
Serna, Notary of Barcelona Spain.
Details:
Sculpture-Jewel cast wit the use of the lost wax process and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors have appreciated the "O-Ring" collection over the
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Silver 925 sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls.
Materials: Sterling
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Robert Larin Brutalist Modernist Sculptural Bracelet, Canadian Art Jewelry
By Robert Larin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
by the lost wax process and then filed by hand to remove the rough surfaces left by the casting. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Pewter
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Robert Larin Brutalist Modernist Sculptural Bracelet, Canadian Art Jewelry
By Robert Larin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and dramatic brutalist style sculptural gold tone bracelet by acclaimed Canadian jewelry
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Pewter
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.19 in
Giovani Raspini sterling 925 silver bead bracelet with skull accents
Located in Braintree, GB
handmade craftsmanship of its products, employing the lost wax cast technique. Located in Tuscany, the
Category
1990s Italian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated Bronze "Plant" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold.
Custom orders are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Silver Plated Bronze "Hook" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold.
Custom orders are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Silver Plated Bronze "Zoo" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold. Zoo bracelets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Wide Silver Plated Bronze "Twig" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold.
Custom orders are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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W 1 in Dm 2.5 in
Petite Silver Plated Bronze "Twig" Bracelet by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated silver or gold.
Custom orders are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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W 0.375 in Dm 2.5 in
Sacchi Cuff Ruby Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, from Sacchi’s “Maya” Collection, hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18k Gold Salvador Dalí Carmen of Crótalos Necklace Sculpture
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
cast wit the use of the lost wax process and denominated
Length: Necklace 25" (or 17" if wearing
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Solid 18k Gold and Tigers Eye Salvador Dalí Madonna de Port Lligat Necklace
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
-Jewel cast wit the use of the lost wax process and denominated
Madonna de Port Lligat
Length: Necklace
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Chain Drop Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the wax model used in the lost wax casting process to create this special pair. If you have any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
"Madonna de Port Lligat" Pendentif Necklace Solid 18k Gold by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
Unique 18k Yellow Gold Salvador Dali Madonna de Port Lligat Pendant Necklace / Bracelet
This is a
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Solid 18k Gold Salvador Dalí Madonna de Port Lligat Pendentif Necklace
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Bilbao, ES
of the lost wax process and denominated
Madonna de Port Lligat
Length:
Bracelet 8¨"/ 20cm
Necklace
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Made in Italy Grounding and Cosmic Design Talisman Rose White Gold Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
lost wax technique. I represented two sides of reality: one connected to Mother Earth and the other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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W 0.92 in D 0.08 in L 0.47 in
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower White Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Annellino Italian Cabochon Coral and Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Cosmic Design Blue Enamel Gemini Beatrice Barzaghi Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Enlightenment. While the Struggle Collection, that is modeled by lost wax technique, represents the worldly and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Cosmic Design White Pearl Gemini Beatrice Barzaghi Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial Spheres, the reaching of Enlightenment. While the Struggle Collection, that is modeled by lost wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Cushion Amethyst and White Diamond Gold Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Gold Lost Wax Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the gold lost wax bracelet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 49 vintage or 279 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect gold lost wax bracelet may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A gold lost wax bracelet from Annellino Fine Jewellery, Akillis and Giulia Barela — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any gold lost wax bracelet from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 190 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a gold lost wax bracelet for sale for women should be easy, but there are 109 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Gold Lost Wax Bracelet?
On average, a gold lost wax bracelet at 1stDibs sells for $2,807, while they’re typically $141 on the low end and $143,682 for the highest priced versions of this item.
A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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