MONET Gold Gleam Simple Modern Bracelet/vintage American Western Antique Jewelry

This piece has a wonderful quality, but it is a pre-owned item. Please do not compare it to new items or hold it to the highest standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1980s ⚜️ Shows normal signs of wear; overall appearance is quite good. Please examine the photos carefully. ⚜️ Alloy, with a substantial and weighty feel. ⚜️ Signature: MONET XL ⚜️ Diameter approx. 7cm, width approx. 1cm This bracelet is suitable for those with wider wrists and can also be worn over thicker sleeves in winter. 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure and minor discrepancies are normal. Since jewelry is not perfectly square, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one bracelet only; other items shown in photos are not included. **Please Note Before Purchasing:** 💚 If you have questions, please send a message before purchasing. 💚 For jewelry from the 1940s-1980s, it is almost impossible to find pieces without some degree of fading, discoloration, or minor rust spots. We ask for your understanding on this matter. 💚 We strive to present the items clearly through photographs on the page. Please also inspect the images and descriptions with care. 💚 Vintage jewelry are items with age and will inherently show signs of wear from their journey through time. 💚 The styles of jewelry in this shop will not be altered; for example, clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings. 💚 For those new to "Vintage Jewelry," we urge you to reconsider carefully before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a refund can be requested. However, returns or refunds based on reasons such as "not as imagined," size discrepancies, color differences, or damage not incurred during shipping will not be accommodated. ______________________________________ **About the Brand:** The history of the Monet brand began in 1927. It was founded by Russian-Jewish immigrants Michael and Joseph Chernow, who established their company in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. They named their company Monocraft Products Co. The Chernow brothers worked under this name for ten years, producing their first jewelry pieces in 1929. It is not precisely known what motivated the company founders to eventually name their jewelry "Monet." Perhaps they admired the works of Impressionist painters 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 affinity for "vintage" style. With the help of Monet's masters, several revolutionary inventions related to the technical aspects of fashion jewelry were developed, many of which were patented. For example, they developed pierced earrings instead of clip-on earrings, which are common today. Additionally, traditional Monet earrings featured a new type of clasp. The company also patented a "barrel" clasp for necklaces. Metal craftsmanship became a hallmark of the Monet brand, with creations featuring a wide variety of textured metal lace jewelry. Monet jewelry primarily utilized precious metals, and many items were made of sterling silver using innovative methods, often marked "Monet Sterling." However, it was also possible to use various jewelry alloys with a coating of precious metals. The Monet company possessed special patented techniques for perfectly covering pieces in gold and silver. Monet brand jewelry exclusively used natural materials, occasionally incorporating crystals, but only the highest quality ones, such as those from the Austrian brand Swarovski. Over time, to maintain interest in the brand, Monet company designers began experimenting with different settings, introducing new collections of jewelry adorned with gemstones or enamel. Other Metal Bracelets/Bangles - MONET Gold Sand Spiral Ball Bracelet/Bangle/vintage American Western Antique Jewelry