Gold filigree bracelet with pearls “Solène”

Description

Sublime bracelet from the 70s in 18-carat gold featuring alternating filigree links and cultured pearls. The filigree, chiseled in a yellow gold navette motif, contrasts with the whiteness of the pearls with a delicately pink orient for a striking and feminine effect.
Diameter of the beads: 4.5 mm approx.
Weight: 3.71g.
Bracelet length: 17.2cm
This unique piece has lived a previous life in France.

The story: it is appropriate to talk about pearls here, but also about filigree mesh. Indeed, over the centuries, pearls have been associated with femininity, purity, wisdom and peace. The Greeks gave it the name “Tears of Aphrodite” in reference to the goddess of love, hence the name of this jewel. If pearls are precious, so is filigree mesh chain. It is a mesh shaped with gold threads twisted and welded together to give them a delicate embroidery look.