Berlin Iron Bracelets

Berlin Iron has been a passion of collectors for hundreds of years and of this dealer, but not that long, and this Gothic bracelet is no exception. The graceful curves, the spires, the spikes, the appearance of lace in iron, the complexity, the history and the elegance of design is enough reason for collectors to share my passion. As with all antique jewelry prices have swooped up and come down. They reached a pinnacle where collectors paid exalted prices to own a piece. Well warranted as they are rare found mostly in museums around the world and sometimes in fragments. This is an early, c. 1800 German...

Completely original, certainly dramatic, with a floral motif on each link carried though the entirety including the multi level clasp, this Berlin Iron Bracelet c. 1820 is a singular treasure. The clasp, with mirrored steel below the iron ovals, has the feeling of a Gothic cathedral with the bracelet strap being its gate. How did the artist create the minuscule ivy leaves of iron? This is hand work by daylight or candlelight, made for the wealthy patriots who turned in their gold to support the German treasury during the Napoleonic wars. Iron jewelry...

This intricate Victorian cuff bracelet is made of Berlin iron work. It is made up of 7 finely cast panels with flower and small detailed portraits, on...

This cuff is a wonderful example of Victorian iron work. The bracelet is made up of 6 panels, one of which has the beautiful silhouette of a lady o...

This beautiful bracelet features 6.02 carats of diamonds (HI-color, SI2-SI3 clarity) set in 14k white gold. Bracelet measures apx. 7-inches in length. Total weight is 15.1 grams.

An ornate Georgian Berlin iron bracelet with scrolling leaves and Gothic elements such as quatrefoils and triple-lancet fans. Circa 1825. The black...

Stunning pair of Berlin Iron bracelets made up of cameo portrait silhouettes decorated with an openwork leaf motif. The cameos on the clasps are backed with shiny steel and measure 1 1/4" high by 1" wide. The two bracelets measure 7 3/4" long each and if put together can be worn as a necklace. A wonderful plus to add to ones jewelry...

Early 19th century Berlin Iron bracelets with a floral motif and cameo clasps of Psyche and Cupid. Berlin Iron jewelry is highly prized for is intricate work and rarity. During the Napoleonic Wars wealthy Germans gave their precious jewels for the war effort and substituted them with iron jewelry. Some of the pieces were inscribed "Gold gab ich fur Eisen...

The meandering Greek Key on this Berlin Iron Bracelet has been historically used as a border in architecture while it has had connections to human emotion as well. The meandering lin...

All the wonder of Berlin Iron can be seen in this pristine early 19th century bracelet made by Geiss, one of the few prolific Iron jewelry makers whose attributes we recognize. Museu...

This Authentic Tiffany & Co. link bracelet from the 1930's era is crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, weighs 90.4 grams and measures 7.5" long and 35 mm wide. Among the earliest ...

The beauty of a wide Berlin Iron gothic period bracelet is phenomenal. It is an extraordinary object of history that is more exhilarating when on the wrist. Made by Geiss, though not...