This rigid bracelet is a rare model signed by Sherman. Made in Canada around 1950, it is set with iridescent and green Swarovski rhinestones. Hinged, its clasp bears the manufacturer's mark and a safety chain is in place.
- Materials: The bracelet is composed of marquise and round rhinestones, hand-set on a rhodium base.
- Design: This model features several rows with a combination of colors, including olive green and Aurora Borealis accents.
- Origin: Manufactured by Gustave Sherman in Montreal around 1950.
Bracelet dimensions: 1.5 inches wide and 7 inches internal circumference.
About Gustave Sherman
Gustave Sherman (1910-1984) was Canada's most celebrated 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 most renowned costume jeweler in the country. His pieces were distinguished by:
- Superior rhodium or gold plated settings.
- 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 founder's death in 1984.
A Family Revival : Genna Sherman, the founder's granddaughter, has relaunched a tribute brand under the name G. Sherman Jewels, extending the family legacy decades after the original company's closure.
Today, jewelry bearing the Sherman mark is highly prized by enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.
We have a beautiful selection of brooches, earrings, and bracelets from this designer in our store.