#13524 • VALENTINO Haute Couture Bakelite Bracelet

Part of High-End Jewelry, Handbags, Art, & Antiques (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $5,000-$6,500 Retro VALENTINO Haute Couture (From the Runway) Bakelite, Lucite W/Wire Partition Bangle Bracelet RARE - This is one of the rarest, vintage cosyume jewelry pieces that you can possibly find! These pieces (when found) usually fetch $5000+ at auction. This piece is truly investment quality because the original Valentino name plate is affixed on the inside of the bracelet, and it is in impeccable condition. These pieces are sought after by Hollywood Elites, and Fashion designers worldwide. The piece is quite bulky, and heavy. The base is bakelite (it's gorgeous, with no color change), the top of the piece is embelished with lucite squares and wire partition wraps. THIS PIECE IS GORGEOUS, and will fit a 7.75" wrist size. Piece measures: 11" in circumference (on the outside) and 8" in circumference (on the inside) and measures: 1" wide. This piece comes from a famous model's estate (no provenance is provided, because she wishes to remain a private seller). THIS IS A TRUE INVESTMENT QUALITY PIECE OF THE BEST KIND: (read the following article): http://www.departures.com/fashion/style/vintage-jewelry-shopping-los-angeles