Rare Antique Art Deco Marcasite Panel Bracelet.
Sterling Silver | Pierced Filigree Panels | Sparkling Marcasites | Circa 1920’s.
A marvellous and exceptionally beautiful antique bracelet dating to the glamorous Art Deco era, circa 1920’s, crafted in solid sterling silver and richly decorated with shimmering prong-set marcasites.
This piece captures the very essence of Deco elegance — intricate, refined, and wonderfully architectural.
The Design:
The bracelet is composed of articulated rectangular panels, each delicately pierced and openworked to create a lace-like structure. The design forms an elegant repeating pattern of flowing scrolls and geometric motifs — a beautiful blend of Art Deco symmetry with subtle floral inspiration.
Every panel is densely studded with tiny prong-set marcasites, creating a soft metallic sparkle.
Marcasites were incredibly popular during the 1920’s and 1930’s, loved for their diamond-like shimmer while remaining elegant and understated.
The bracelet is fitted with a secure push-in tongue clasp, complemented by an additional safety latch, ensuring both security and the clean streamlined look typical of quality antique jewellery.
Pieces like this were designed to reflect the modern glamour of the Jazz Age, where jewellery became bold yet beautifully structured.
Authentic Art Deco marcasite bracelets with this level of fine piercing and articulation are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors. The craftsmanship required to produce such intricate openwork designs makes pieces like this particularly special.
A rare and elegant survivor of the roaring twenties — delicate like lace, yet strong enough to have endured over a century.
Measurements : The bracelet with a length of 17.5 cm x 2.5cm wide.The bracelet with a weight of 38.5 grams.
