Vintage Giuliano Fratti, Milan (GM) signed pale green marble cabochon designer bracelet, heavy stones in silver tone filigree settings
Vintage Giuliano Fratti, Milan (GM) signed pale green marble cabochon designer bracelet, heavy stones in silver tone filigree settings
Fabulous vintage gorgeous marble panel bracelet in a gorgeous, pale green base colour. This bracelet has the most beautiful striations in its natural gemstone oval cabochons, each set in a filigree silver tone panel. This is a heavy set piece and the quality is outstanding. Giuliano Fratti, Milan signed pieces with the initials GM in a circle as can be seen here on the reverse of the attractive push-in box clasp.
The bracelet has quite a slim fitting length of 7 inches, and fastens with a secure box clasp with pretty engraving. It is in very good vintage condition.
Giuliano Fratti, Milan 1906 - 1992, was based in Milan between 1930 and 1940 producing buttons, belts and buckles. During the second world war the company switched to the production of fashion jewellery. In 1950 Fratti arrived in New York with a collection of his own creations inspired by his travels to exotic locations. In 1954 he worked for Dior at which time his signature style was gilded metal and glass beads. He was recognised and used by both the Couture Houses of Worth and Chanel and later by Pierre Cardin in the 1960s.