MONET Double Layer Wavy Modern Bracelet / Vintage American Antique Jewelry

This piece has a wonderful texture, but it is a pre-owned item. Please refrain from comparing it to new items or applying high standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1980s ⚜️ Minor signs of wear, overall good condition. Please examine photos carefully. ⚜️ Alloy ⚜️ Signed: Monet ⚜️ Length approx. 19.5cm, Width approx. 1.3cm 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure, so slight variations are normal. As jewelry pieces are not perfectly symmetrical, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one bracelet only; other items shown in photos are for staging purposes. **Before You Purchase:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before buying. 💚 It's almost inevitable that metal jewelry from the 1940s-1980s will have some degree of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. We ask for your understanding regarding minor imperfections. 💚 We strive to present items clearly through photographs. Please inspect the images and descriptions meticulously. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age and history; expect signs of wear from its journey through time. 💚 The styles of jewelry in this shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," we encourage you to consider carefully before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds will not be accepted for reasons such as the item not meeting expectations, size discrepancies, color variations, or damage not incurred during shipping. ______________________________________ **About the Brand:** The history of the Monet brand began in 1927. It was founded by Russian Jewish immigrants Michael and Joseph Chernow in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. They initially named their company Monocraft Products Co. The Chernow brothers operated under this name for ten years, producing their first jewelry pieces in 1929. The exact motivation behind the founders' eventual decision to name their jewelry Monet is unclear. Perhaps they admired the works of Impressionist painters like Édouard Manet and Claude Monet. The Chernov brothers' brand, Monet jewelry, made its debut in 1937. The brand is renowned not only for its particular fondness for "vintage" styles. With the assistance of Monet's master artisans, several revolutionary inventions related to the technical aspects of fashion jewelry were developed, many of which were patented. For instance, they pioneered the modern pierced earring, moving away from clip-on styles. Additionally, traditional Monet clasps were redesigned into new types of closures. The company also patented a "barrel" clasp for necklaces. Metal craftsmanship became a hallmark of the Monet brand, leading to the creation of intricately textured, lace-like metal jewelry. Monet jewelry primarily utilized precious metals, with many pieces crafted from sterling silver using innovative methods, marked as "Monet Sterling." However, it was also common to use various jewelry alloys with precious metal plating. Monet employed proprietary techniques for flawless gold and silver plating. Monet brand jewelry exclusively used natural materials, occasionally incorporating crystals, but only those of the highest quality, such as those from the Austrian brand Swarovski. Over time, to maintain interest in the brand, Monet's designers began experimenting with different settings, introducing new collections featuring gemstones or enamel embellishments.