A proper vintage gate bracelet dated 1975, built the way these pieces were meant to be made. The traditional gate construction is formed from articulated rectangular bars linked in repeating panels, giving the bracelet both breadth and flexibility so it sits smoothly across the wrist. At 1.6 cm wide it has real presence, broad enough to read as a statement but still wearable day to day, and at 18.6 grams it carries a satisfying weight that matches its scale. The classic heart padlock clasp completes it exactly as it should, a functional fastening that also defines the look. Gate bracelets have long marked significant moments, often given to celebrate milestones, and that sense of occasion is still there. It is structured, substantial and unmistakably vintage, with the kind of proportion and build that make these pieces enduringly collectable.
Year 1975
Metal 9ct gold
Length 7 inches
Width 1.6 cm
Weight 18.6 grams