18K White Gold Woven Wheat Spiga Link Bracelet
Bracelet, Wheat/Spiga Link · White Gold, likely alloyed with nickel or palladium for a bright silvery-white appearance.
Purity: 18K (750 fineness); contains 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metals.
Type
Bracelet, Wheat/Spiga Link
Purity
18K (750 fineness); contains 75% pure gold and 25% alloy metals.
Gold Type
White Gold, likely alloyed with nickel or palladium for a bright silvery-white appearance.
Weight
25 to 35 grams, suggesting a solid rather than hollow link construction.
Description
An elegant and substantial white gold bracelet featuring a complex wheat link weave. The item offers a sophisticated liquid-like movement and a brilliant reflective surface that mimics the look of platinum.
Key Features
Interwoven braided texture, high-polish white gold finish, and a distinctive oversized magnetic spherical clasp.
Color & Finish
Brilliant cool white with a high-polish mirror finish; exhibits minimal patina suggesting rhodium plating.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Expect 750 or 18K stamps on the end caps or clasp rings; currently obscured in image by the magnetic clasp attachment.
Dimensions Estimate
Length approximately 7.5 to 8 inches; link width estimated at 6mm to 8mm.
Gemstones & Inlays
None; purely metallic design focusing on the complexity of the interwoven gold links.
Clasp & Closure
Spherical magnetic clasp with rounded end caps; provides ease of use but lower security compared to lobster claws.
Chain & Links
Four-strand Spiga (wheat) pattern; interlocking teardrop-shaped links creating a braided, cylindrical aesthetic.
Craftsmanship Details
Precision machine-woven links with hand-finished end-cap soldering; seamless transition between the chain body and the closure assembly.
Authentication Indicators
Uniformity of color in crevices suggests solid gold rather than plating; link weight and density appear consistent with 18K standards.
Origin & Maker
Likely Italian origin given the link style; often produced by specialized vicenza-based workshops.
Era & Period
Contemporary (2000s-present); characterized by the modern magnetic clasp and high-precision machine weaving.
Age Estimate
Circa 2010-2023; modern manufacturing techniques and clasp style indicate recent production.
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern evolution of traditional Italian gold weaving, blending high-fashion aesthetics with ergonomic functional closures.
Condition Notes
Very Good; light surface micro-scratches visible on the end caps; magnetic clasp appears functional and unmarred.
Value Estimate
Based on a 30g weight, melt value is approximately $1,600-$1,800 USD, with a retail value of $3,500-$4,500 USD.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners if the magnetic clasp seal is unknown; occasional rhodium replating may be required.
Similar Items
Franco chains (flatter edges), Byzantine bracelets (more complex weave), or Platinum wheat chains (higher density).
Interesting Facts
The Spiga link is named after 'espiga', meaning wheat in Spanish, because the V-shaped pattern mimics the head of a wheat grain.