A magnificent, heavy vintage Egyptian sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring exquisite traditional craftsmanship. This piece beautifully displays the intricate wire filigree and granulation work characteristic of classic Bedouin-revival jewelry. It is set with large, striking green cabochon stones, including natural malachite showing characteristic deep green banding, alongside complementary green chalcedony
An exceptional, substantial statement piece for any collector of ethnic, Middle Eastern, or fine vintage silver.
This bracelet features a complete and authentic set of Egyptian assay marks, visible on the photos.
- The Purity Mark: Stamped with the Western 925 millesimal fineness mark, indicating high-quality sterling silver.
- The National Symbol: Features the official Egyptian Lotus Flower hallmark, updated with the post-1966 "dotted" variant.
- The Date & Origin: The specific layout, three-digit fineness stamp, and dotted hallmark indicators definitively date this piece to the late 1970s era, crafted during a high-point of traditional silver artisan work in Egypt.
Item Specifications
- Material: Solid .925 Sterling Silver
- Gemstones: Green Chalcedony Cabochons
- Total Weight: A heavy, substantial 87 grams
- Cuff Width: 5.3 cm wide (giving it a bold, statement presence on the wrist)
- Inner Diameter/Width: 6.5 cm across the inside
- Design: Open-back cuff style (allows for slight adjustments to fit comfortably)
Condition
- Excellent vintage condition with all stone settings completely secure.
- Beautiful, authentic age patina left intact in the recessed filigree areas, perfectly accentuating the incredible depth and detail of the silverwork. (Can be polished brighter by the new owner if preferred, but sold with its gorgeous original vintage character).