Versace - Metal - Bracelet - Silver design

High-end link bracelet (couture jewelry) signed by the emblematic Italian fashion house Gianni Versace. The piece is forged in metal with a bright silver-tone finish (likely brass with rhodium or palladium plating, common for the brand) and features an architectural design of articulated links. Its structure alternates between sturdy smooth rectangular links and square panels that showcase a textured quilted (matelassé or diamond) background. In the center of each textured panel, a three-dimensional relief of the iconic Medusa head stands out, the unmistakable symbol of the brand. It comes with its original black fabric dust bag stamped with the logo and the designer’s name in gold tone. During that decade (the legendary era of the “Supermodels” such as Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, or Naomi Campbell), Gianni designed bold, metallic pieces rich in iconography to catch the light and stand out from the runway. This bracelet embodies exactly that theatrical vocation: it is heavy, loud, and uses the Medusa logo in three-dimensional form, repeatedly and forcefully. The Gianni Versace Legacy and the Medusa Founded in Milan in 1978, the Versace house redefined glamour in the 1980s and 1990s by combining classic luxury with provocative audacity. Gianni Versace chose Medusa—the Greek mythological figure—as the logo of his empire because, according to legend, anyone who gazed upon her would be petrified, irreversibly in love and with no escape. This symbol represents the fatal, magnetic allure the designer wanted his clothing and jewelry to exert on the audience. Engraving and Dating On the inner side of the clasp, a rectangular plate with beveled corners is soldered, bearing the inscription “GIANNI VERSACE” and just below it “MADE IN ITALY”. The use of the full given name (“Gianni Versace”) rather than the concise “Versace” (which the brand officially adopted after the designer’s tragic death in 1997) is a strong indicator that we are looking at a genuine piece from the golden era of the 1990s. This description is for informational purposes only. Bidders are asked to rely primarily on the attached photographs to assess the condition, dimensions, and details of the piece. No complaints or claims will be accepted if they refer to aspects or flaws clearly shown in the images. Important notice about measurements and returns: We ask bidders to carefully review the exact dimensions listed in the description and pay special attention to the photos where the piece is shown next to a millimeter scale. By placing a bid, the buyer confirms they are aware of the actual measurements of the item. No claims, complaints, or requests for a refund based on discrepancies in size or perceived scale will be accepted, as the exact measurements are explicitly and graphically detailed in this listing.

Estimation:€350

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