This 1980s Deja Vu piece is made of 15ct yellow gold, a genuinely rare purity that was officially discontinued in the UK back in 1932 and replaced by the modern 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, and 22ct standards, making any 15ct gold jewellery an inherently collectible find today. The double belcher construction uses round, uniform, interlocking links soldered together, a style that traces to 19th-century Britain.
At 18cm, the piece began life as a necklace before being thoughtfully converted into a bracelet, a common form of jewellery remodelling in which an existing chain is resized and refitted with a new clasp to give a piece renewed everyday wearability rather than letting fine vintage gold sit unworn. Fittingly, the fastener chosen for the conversion is a vintage 9ct engraved heart-shaped padlock, itself a classic style historically used to symbolise devotion, so the finished bracelet unites two different antique gold elements into one cohesive piece.
The mix of 15ct chain and 9ct padlock reflects a practical and historically grounded approach to remodelling: rather than mismatching modern parts with an antique chain, using another period-correct gold fitting preserves the vintage character throughout. Given the rarity of 15ct gold and the care taken in reworking it into a wearable bracelet, this piece carries both scarcity value and a distinctive, sentimental design story.
Bracelet Length: 18cm
This is an estate item and comes with a one year guarantee.
Please note this is a charm only; chains are sold separately.
Our Noted chain, specially designed to fit Noted charms, is linked in the product description. Noted charms may not fit on other chain styles.
Congratulations, this item is Pre-Loved so you are making a sustainable choice to value existing resources and continue the story. All Pre-Loved pieces come with a one year guarantee.
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