Long before the rue de la Paix became an address synonymous with French jewellery, the Mellerio family was supplying the courts of Europe. The house traces its origins to 1613, when Marie de’ Medici granted the family trading privileges. It established itself on the rue de la Paix in 1815, and its clients over the centuries included Empress Joséphine, Queen Isabella II of Spain and Empress Eugénie.
A stunning statement piece, this signed bracelet dates circa 1960s–1970s. The bracelet is constructed from intricate, multi-strand braided rope borders that cage rows of polished, interlocking crescent links. These curved elements form a mesmerizing honeycomb motif that catches the light from every angle, delivering a striking, tactile texture. Typical of the period's retro-glam sensibilities, it acts as a supple golden fabric on the wrist, draping smoothly while retaining its bold structural character.
Mellerio has spent four centuries making jewellery for people who could have almost anything. This bracelet shows why they choose the house over and over again. Rope-textured gold and polished crescents brought together in an intricate, open lattice, with as much attention to the smallest link as to the overall silhouette. It is the kind of ingenuity that makes a four-century heritage worth collecting.
Designer: Mellerio
Description: Signed Mellerio Statement Rope Motif Woven Bracelet
Period: Vintage
Circa: 1960s-1970s
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Made in France
