By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008 J DAUPHIN
Designer: J DAUPHIN
J DAUPHIN gold skull cuff bracelet handcrafted in Paris in 2008 in 14k gold-plated brass with hand-applied enamel and green crystal detailing. A one-of-a-kind piece, the sculptural cuff combines a dimensional skull and bone motif with a precision-set green crystal cup chain.
The skull and bone elements are integrated into the structure of the bracelet, creating a three-dimensional composition across the wrist. Hand-applied enamel adds depth to the sculpted metalwork, while a line of vivid green crystals introduces color and light against the polished gold finish.
The contrast between the skull's memento mori imagery and the brilliance of gold and green crystal is central to the design. Traditionally, the skull is a memento mori, a reminder of mortality and the transience of life, encouraging an awareness of the present and what is essential. Within the symbolic language of the piece, green references growth, clarity and heart-centered vision.
The combination of skulls, bones, crystal-set chain and sculptural gold metalwork reflects J DAUPHIN's early Paris design language, where punk and rock-and-roll references were combined with historic symbolism and traditional jewelry techniques.
Handcrafted in Paris in 2008, this one-of-a-kind cuff remains unworn. Its smaller proportions make it particularly suited to a small or extra-small wrist, fitting up to approximately 6 inches / 15.2 cm.
J DAUPHIN was founded in 2006 by Swedish-French designer Johanna Dauphin, who began her career at FENDI and TOD’S in Italy. Her work has developed across Paris, New York and Los Angeles, combining French and Italian savoir-faire with a distinctive rock-and-roll sensibility. J DAUPHIN has been featured in Vogue, W Magazine, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire and carried internationally by Bergdorf Goodman, Le Bon Marché, Matches, Lane Crawford, H Lorenzo, Harvey Nichols, United Arrows and Isetan.
Materials: 14k gold-plated brass, hand-applied enamel
Gemstone: Green crystal
Color: Gold, green
Origin: Paris, France
Year: 2008
Design: Sculptural skull and bone cuff with hand-applied enamel inlay and precision-set green crystal cup chain
Size: Small / X-Small; fits a wrist up to approximately 6 inches / 15.2 cm
Style: Gold skull cuff bracelet, skull bracelet, memento mori jewelry, green crystal bracelet, gold cuff bracelet, bone jewelry, enamel bracelet, sculptural cuff, statement bracelet, punk jewelry...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Gold Plate Bracelets
MaterialsCrystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
