• Vintage German sterling silver bracelet of long and short figaro style links set with round opal cabochons, worn on the wrist over a gray sweater
  • Close view of the opal bracelet over a book edge, red and blue fire flickering in the round cabochons beside the box clasp
  • Angled wrist view of the opal link bracelet, a blue opal with flashes of green and violet fire in a round silver bezel
  • Sterling opal cabochon bracelet draped over the corner of a brown book onto travertine, casting looping shadows in sunlight
  • Opal and silver link bracelet on the wrist resting on a wooden chair arm, the brushed elongated links and two glowing opals in focus
  • Overhead view of the opal link bracelet laid along a brown book beneath a red stone ashtray, four round opals spaced along the chain
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Vintage German sterling silver bracelet of long and short figaro style links set with round opal cabochons, worn on the wrist over a gray sweater
Close view of the opal bracelet over a book edge, red and blue fire flickering in the round cabochons beside the box clasp
Angled wrist view of the opal link bracelet, a blue opal with flashes of green and violet fire in a round silver bezel
Sterling opal cabochon bracelet draped over the corner of a brown book onto travertine, casting looping shadows in sunlight
Opal and silver link bracelet on the wrist resting on a wooden chair arm, the brushed elongated links and two glowing opals in focus
Overhead view of the opal link bracelet laid along a brown book beneath a red stone ashtray, four round opals spaced along the chain

Vintage European Sterling Silver and Opal Cabochon Link Bracelet - 1970s

$980.00
$980.00
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Found in Netherlands

This vintage European sterling silver bracelet, likely German, is set with four round opal cabochons that glow in shifting shades of blue, green and pink. Made in Europe, possibly Germany, in the 1970s, it has the handcrafted, slightly organic feel of jewelry from that decade, with each opal held in a smooth, simple bezel and joined by elongated curb links that give the bracelet a relaxed, flowing line.

The opals show flashes of color as they catch the light, with small pinpoints of red, green and violet moving across a deep blue field. The sterling silver links are flat and softly twisted, and the open oval shapes give the bracelet an airy look that keeps it from feeling heavy on the wrist.

The silver shows a warm, dark patina in the recesses, which adds depth and contrast and sets off the brightness of the stones. A discreet slide clasp holds it securely closed.

Measuring 7 5/8 inches in length, it is a generous size that suits most wrists. Wear it alone as a statement or stack it with other silver bracelets for a collected, layered look. A distinctive find for collectors of vintage European sterling silver, mid century gemstone jewelry and opal lovers.

Collectors Notes

The color play in these opals is the star of the show, and it looks especially lovely against dark, aged silver. Browse similar gemstone pieces in our Estate Jewelry collection.

It also makes a memorable present from our All Gifts edit.
Dimensions

7 5/8"
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Vintage German sterling silver bracelet of long and short figaro style links set with round opal cabochons, worn on the wrist over a gray sweater
Close view of the opal bracelet over a book edge, red and blue fire flickering in the round cabochons beside the box clasp
Angled wrist view of the opal link bracelet, a blue opal with flashes of green and violet fire in a round silver bezel
Sterling opal cabochon bracelet draped over the corner of a brown book onto travertine, casting looping shadows in sunlight
Opal and silver link bracelet on the wrist resting on a wooden chair arm, the brushed elongated links and two glowing opals in focus
Overhead view of the opal link bracelet laid along a brown book beneath a red stone ashtray, four round opals spaced along the chain
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

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