"THE BEST" Antique Gold Padlock Curb Bracelet sterling It's large in size

It's large in size

On the reverse

It is set in a bezel of 14k yellow gold

The shank design shows off flowing "S" curves and patterns on the front and back faces

43 carats of old European antique diamonds among eighteen individual stones

"THE BEST" Antique Gold Padlock Curb Bracelet sterling It's large in sizeThe ultimate in a padlock curb link bracelet comes down to us in near mint condition from circa 1900. Chunky, large and weighty, every other luxurious link is textured for contrast against the high polished gold all of 9k. It is hard to know what is most appealing. Is is the rich 18k gold color (although this is entirely 9k as are almost all bracelets of this type)? Or is it the sculptural, tactile weighty gold? Perhaps it is the patterns that impart