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Byzantine Link Bracelet with Textured Oval Connectors

A yellow-tone Byzantine link bracelet with textured oval connectors and a lobster claw clasp resting on a light blue surface and held in a hand. - view 1
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Estimated value

$15 - $45

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Category

Jewelry

Era

Late 20th Century, c. 1980–2000

Origin

International

Authenticity

Low(15%)
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BYZANTINE LINK BRACELET WITH TEXTURED OVAL CONNECTORS: IDENTIFICATION

A yellow-tone metal bracelet featuring a complex Byzantine-style weave consisting of interconnected circular jump rings. The design is punctuated by four textured, elongated oval links with a cross-hatch or knurled surface finish. The piece is secured with a modern lobster claw clasp, which appears to be mass-produced and lacks the typical soldering finesse found in high-karat fine jewelry.

PERIOD & PROVENANCE

The Byzantine weave, also known as the 'Birdcage' or 'Etruscan' link, dates back to ancient Mediterranean civilizations, though this specific iteration utilizes modern manufacturing techniques. Textured oval connectors of this style became popular in costume jewelry and mid-market gold-filled ...
The Byzantine weave, also known as the 'Birdcage' or 'Etruscan' link, dates back to ancient Mediterranean civilizations, though this specific iteration utilizes modern manufacturing techniques. Textured oval connectors of this style became popular in costume jewelry and mid-market gold-filled items during the late 20th century, approximately 1980–2000, as industrial casting allowed for complex textures to be replicated at low cost.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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Lobster claw clasps were patented in their modern form in the late 20th century, serving as a diagnostic indicator that a piece is likely post-1970.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

    Expert review recommended. Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions.

    How does authenticity detection work?

    GEMOLOGIST'S ASSESSMENT

    Jewelry Historian & Gemologist-Informed Appraiser

    Jewelry Specialist

    High confidence in the style and era identification; moderate-high confidence that the material is plated base metal due to the specific color tone and construction shortcuts (unsoldered rings).

    CONDITION & GRADE

    Good - wearable condition with standard surface scratches

    Grading breakdown

    The clasp functions properly and links are secure, though the surface finish shows slight darkening in the recesses of the Byzantine weave consistent with age-related oxidation of a base metal.

    Condition

    Minor surface wear is visible on the lobster clasp and the high points of the textured links. There is no visible 'pitting' common in low-grade plating, but the tone is overly brassy.

    GEMSTONE & METAL VALUE

    $15 - $45

    Updated: Sep 10, 2026

    • Market comparables from auctions & retail
    • Condition, completeness & craftsmanship
    • Current collector demand & trends
    • Low = quick sale, high = patient seller

    For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

    YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

    How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

    What Aligned

    • User stated 'Minor wear' - visible surface scratches on the clasp and links support this assessment.

    What Conflicted

    • User inquired if 'real gold or fake' - visual indicators such as the color tone and unsoldered rings suggest this is likely gold-plated base metal rather than solid gold.

    FROM THE CABINET OF

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