This spectacular and incredible Mercedes Robirosa Paris cuff bracelet features a silver plated metal cuff shape with heavy looped chains and charms design.
The chains that form this bracelet are attached on one side to a crossbar. The chains are rigid and form the skeleton of the bracelet, then the end of the chains is flexible and constitutes the fringe charms. The bracelet is unsigned, but the chain design was one of Robirosa's favorites pattern that she used in many jewelry pieces.
Please note this bracelet is extremely heavy (1.1lb or 538gr) and cannot be suitable for women with small bones.
About:
Mercedes Robirosa, of Argentinean origin, was one of Yves Saint Laurent’s favorite models in the late 1960s and 1970s. After participating in the catwalks of famous couture houses, Mercedes Robirosa started a career in jewelry design. Between 1982 and 1986, Karl Lagerfeld hired her to design and manage the Chanel couture and ready-to-wear accessories collection. In 1987, Mercedes Robirosa launched her line of jewelry.
Her sense of fashion and design comes through in her jewelry, as an earthy elegance with a playful sense of whimsy.
Mercedes Robirosa Massive Silver Plate Chain and Charm Cuff Bracelet
circa 1980