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18K geometric cuff bracelet - mid-century
by: Yvonne

Maharba,

Thanks for reaching out, I am so glad you found us!

Your family's connection to Italy and the 750 stamp further aligns with the Italian origins of your cuff bracelet. Because the bracelet is an 18k geometric cuff featuring a large emerald and a floating centrepiece, it sounds like a stunning, high-end piece of mid-century Italian fine jewelry.

The use of "floating" or tension-set stones—where an emerald is suspended between two solid bands of gold—became a highly celebrated technique, giving the illusion that the gemstone is defying gravity.

Bold, Geometric Design: Mid-century Italian design moved away from delicate filigree toward bold, sculptural, and architectural silhouettes (like geometric cuffs) that put the emphasis on the metalwork itself

The number 129 is the maker's mark/registered design number identifying the specific workshop If it is accompanied by a metal standard (like 925 for silver), the 129 refers to the manufacturer's catalog or registration code.

The VI letters is a regional origin mark standing for Vicenza, Italy. Vicenza is one of Italy's most famous and prominent gold and silversmithing hubs.

Italy has a legendary reputation for luxury fine jewelry, especially during the mid-century period (roughly the 1940s to 1970s). Several defining characteristics of vintage Italian jewelry apply directly to your heirloom piece.

With care,
Yvonne
The Vaulted Shelf

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