This beautiful vintage English 9ct gold curb chain bracelet comes complete with heart padlock clasp and decorative safety chain, an absolute classic.
With every single link stamped '9-375', always a sign of a quality chain, this is an elegantly proportioned bracelet (not thick and chunky) with solid (not hollow) gold links. The end rings and padlock are also stamped with hallmarks.
The gold is just a gorgeous colour, it's a beautiful subtle rose gold, a warm shade that flatters most skin tones. The bracelet dates to the 1960's with the padlock a newer replacement added in the 1990's. The gold padlock is a perfect colour match to the chain, the only reason we noticed is that the chain is stamped with pre-1970's hallmarks.
This bracelet looks beautiful worn exactly as it is and it is the perfect piece for adding gold charms to start your very own heirloom charm bracelet. During the sentimental Victorian and Edwardian eras these romantic heart padlock bracelets were a fashionable and enduring engagement gift and they have never gone out of style.
A gorgeous, hard wearing and luxurious solid gold sweetheart bracelet that you will want to wear forever!
MATERIALS: 9ct gold
HALLMARKS: stamped '9-375' for 9ct gold on every link and the end rings. Padlock stamped 'Crown-375' for 9ct gold, 'Rose' ' for Sheffield, date letter 'U' for 1994 and makers mark 'LC'
MEASUREMENTS: 7-1/4" (18.5cm) length, 5.25mm wide (links measure 8.50mm by 5.25mm and 1.5mm thick). The heart padlock clasp measures 19x12mm
WEIGHT: 11.9 grams
CONDITION: in excellent vintage condition with expected light wear and the padlock in perfect working order.