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White and black rigid cuff bracelet – Gustave Sherman, circa 1950

White and black rigid cuff bracelet – Gustave Sherman, circa 1950

1,195.00$
Description

Rigid hinged cuff bracelet, vintage model signed Sherman. Made in Canada with Swarovski rhinestone crystals, it is articulated with a hinge, equipped with a clasp and a safety chain.

  • Materials: Black marquise-shaped rhinestones and clear round crystals, hand-set with prongs on thick rhodium plating.
  • Design: Multiple rows combining black and clear crystal accents for an elegant contrast.
  • Origin: Made by Gustave Sherman in Montreal, between 1949 and 1980.
  • Width: 1.5 in
  • Inner diameter: 7 inches

    About Gustave Sherman

    Gustave Sherman (1910–1984) was Canada's most famous high-end costume jewelry manufacturer. Founded in Montreal in 1947, his company G. Sherman & Co. became a North American benchmark for the exceptional quality of its rhinestone creations.

    Style and success (1950s–1970s)

    During the brand's golden age, Gustave Sherman established himself as the country's most renowned costume jeweler. His pieces were distinguished by:

    • Settings with superior quality rhodium or gold plating.
    • Sophisticated monochrome color harmonies or bold contrasts.
    • Complex crystal cuts (navettes, elongated marquises) and highly sought-after figurative brooches.
    • Obsessive attention to detail: each crystal was hand-set with prongs, unlike mass-produced glued items.

    End of the company and legacy

    Facing evolving trends and the massive influx of low-cost imported jewelry, the company began its decline in the 1970s before closing its doors in the early 1980s, shortly before its creator's death in 1984.

    A family revival: Genna Sherman, the founder's granddaughter, relaunched a tribute brand under the name G. Sherman Jewels, extending the family legacy decades after the original company closed.

    Today, jewelry bearing the Sherman brand is highly prized by enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

    We have a beautiful selection of brooches, earrings, and bracelets by this designer in store.

    Era

    1950

    Dimensions

    1.5 x 7 x in

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    Yes, our mission is to offer you antique pieces that possess a history and a quality of yesteryear. The age of the objects ranges from 1800 to 1960.

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