Sterling Silver 925 Braided Rope Chain Bangle Bracelet 7.5 Inch

Sterling silver bangle bracelet built from braided rope chain worked into a rigid form. Two rope strands wind against each other in a continuous twist around the full circumference, so the surface breaks light into small repeating flashes rather than reflecting it as one flat sheet. The bracelet holds its shape on the wrist while keeping the visual texture of a woven chain. One link is stamped 925.

Rope chain construction is one of the more labor-intensive silver techniques, with each small link individually formed and joined so the finished strand spirals evenly along its length. Turning that chain into a self-supporting bangle takes it a step further and gives the piece a substantial presence at a slim width.

The 7.5 inch size suits an average to slightly larger wrist, and the texture layers well with smooth bangles or a watch.

Details
Metal: Sterling Silver
Style: Braided Rope Chain Bangle Bracelet
Hallmarks: 925
Length: 7.5 Inch
Condition: Excellent estate condition

Fun Facts
The word sterling likely comes from the Old English steorling, a reference to the small star stamped on early Norman silver pennies, and the .925 standard has been in continuous use since roughly the 12th century.
Rope chain gets its name from the maritime practice of laying fiber strands in opposing spirals, a construction that distributes tension evenly and is the same principle that makes rope chain more durable than a single-strand link.