Vintage 1968 9ct Gold Wide Gate Bracelet - 34g Heart Padlock

A spectacular vintage 9ct gold gate bracelet dating to 1968, crafted in a wonderfully substantial multi-row design and finished with an ornate heart-shaped padlock clasp.

Weighing an impressive 34 grams, this is a particularly substantial example of the classic British gold gate bracelet. Multiple rows of polished bar links are woven between intricate gold links, creating a beautifully fluid bracelet with an impressive 16mm width across the wrist.

The bracelet is finished with one of its loveliest features: a large decorative heart padlock clasp, complete with engraved scroll detailing and traditional keyhole motif. A safety chain provides additional security while preserving the authentic vintage construction.

The combination of its wide profile, intricate construction and considerable gold weight gives this bracelet fantastic presence. Despite its scale, the articulated multi-row construction allows it to sit beautifully around the wrist.

Dating to 1968, it is a wonderful surviving example of mid-century British gold jewellery and a piece that feels every bit as special today as it would have nearly sixty years ago.

Details

Metal: Solid 9ct Gold / 9k Gold
Date: 1968
Weight: Approx. 34g
Length: Approx. 18.5–19.5cm / 7.25–7.7 inches
Width: Approx. 16mm
Design: Multi-row fancy bar / gate link
Clasp: Decorative heart padlock clasp
Additional fastening: Safety chain
Condition: Excellent vintage/pre-owned condition

A fabulous statement bracelet for collectors of vintage gold jewellery, antique-style gate bracelets and substantial solid gold pieces. The classic heart padlock design is particularly associated with traditional British jewellery and has become increasingly sought after as original vintage examples return to fashion.

With 34 grams of solid gold, this is not simply a delicate vintage bracelet — it has genuine weight, presence and craftsmanship.