Edwardian 9ct Gold Ornate Gate Bracelet With Padlock

Gate bracelets were very popular in the early 1900s. There were many variations in design and this articulatedIn jewellery, an articulated piece is composed of segments with flexible connections. heavy gage 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold example is unusual with three straight bars within oval links. There is an unusual patented opening mechanism on the padlock which is very secure and has an added safety chainA small chain applied to a piece of jewellery with the purpose of adding additional security to prevent loss. On bracelets and necklaces a safety chain will often join the clasp ends should the clasp fail. On a brooch it is often attached to a small pin which is to be used in tandem with the main brooch pin.. Comfortable to wear on an every day basis.