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Gilbert Albert Bracelets

Swiss, 1930-2019

When it came to creating elegant jewelry out of unusual materials, Gilbert Albert was a master alchemist. Not only was he the first known jeweler to set meteorite fragments in fine jewelry, but he also crafted works from more earthly components such as sea-urchin skeletons, shark teeth, peacock feathers and fulgurites, which he placed in tubes of glass made from sand that had been struck by lightning.     

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1930, Albert began training in jewelry design at the age of 15 while attending the city’s School of Industrial Arts. There, he became influenced by European abstract artists such as Piet Mondrian and Constantin Brâncusi. A decade later, luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe spotted Albert’s talents, and for the next seven years, he worked at the company as a designer, developing Patek’s signature asymmetrical timepieces. 

In 1962, Albert opened his first atelier and pioneered a method for incorporating unconventional natural materials into his jewelry. Driven by a lifelong love of nature, Albert combined petrified plants, furs, feathers, dinosaur fossils and beetle exoskeletons with traditional precious metals and gemstones to make curious rings, brooches, bracelets and watches. Among his most well-known pieces are his sculptural gold clip-on earrings, pendant necklaces and interchangeable cocktail rings with removable beads.

Throughout his career, Albert’s creations have been exhibited at shows and fairs in Prague, Paris, London, Milan, Copenhagen, Antwerp, Brussels, New York, Vienna, Salzburg, Tokyo, Osaka, São Paulo, Lisbon and Dubai. He was also the first living artist since 1917 invited to display work at the Kremlin, in Moscow. 

In addition to receiving numerous accolades for his jewelry designs — he won the Diamonds International Award 10 times — Albert has been recognized for his talents as an artist. In 1999, the Swiss government hired him to design the “Mass” of the Republic of Geneva. He also received the Ramsar Wetlands Conservation Award, and Geneva’s International Museum of the Reformation has one of his sculptures on permanent display. 

Even after Albert’s death, in 2019, his artisanal jewelry remains highly coveted among collectors.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Gilbert Albert rings, necklaces and earrings.

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Creator: Gilbert Albert
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

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Bracelet designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019). Magnificent and very rare bracelet, created in Geneva Switzerland by the master jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, back in the 1970's. This sculptural bracelet is a one-of-a-kind unique piece, carefully crafted with organics motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with beautiful textured patterns. Fitted with a security box lock and a hinged slash for extra safety. Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.03 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Pearls: Mount, with and arrangement of 5 round pearls of different tonalities, graduated between 5mm and 6mm. Others: Is accompanied by one supplementary sphere of 12mm, carved from natural pink quartz. These spheres can be interchanged with the main Tahitian black pearls. Weight: 57.95 Grams, (37.15 Dwt). Size: Fit a wrist up to 7.85 Inches (20 Cm). Measurements: The width run from 8 mm to 25 mm (0.31 to 0.98 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark GA, the mark for the assay and warranty of the gold and signed in full, "GILBERT ALBERT GA .750". The Artist Gilbert Albert Was an artist and jeweler that born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1930. He was one of the most influential jeweler artist of the 20th and 21th century with more than 10 world award winning prizes. He made important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the designer team. He was head of the workshop from the 1955 to 1962, during which time he designed his signature asymmetrical watches...

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Gilbert Albert bracelets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Gilbert Albert bracelets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using yellow gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Gilbert Albert jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Gilbert Albert black pearl bracelets, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 3 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bracelets by Adler, Gubelin, and Paul Binder. Prices for Gilbert Albert bracelets can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,281 and tops out at $13,588, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $5,980.