18k Gold & Sterling Silver Bow Tie Chain Link Bracelet

This bracelet is defined by repetition, substantial silver, and the controlled contrast of solid 18k gold. Hand-forged sterling silver bow tie links move around the wrist in a continuous composition, each individually wrapped with an 18k gold accent. A handmade sterling silver clasp carries the same gold detail, completing the design from end to end. Built for a 7–7.5 inch wrist circumference, this is a collector-level chain bracelet with the material integrity and permanence to move through generations.

Architectural Form & Scale

The bracelet is constructed from substantial bow tie links, individually formed to create a strong repeating structure around the wrist.

Each link narrows through its center before expanding outward, establishing the distinctive bow tie profile. The repeated geometry gives the bracelet considerable visual presence while preserving the articulation and movement expected from a hand-forged chain.

Its handmade clasp is treated as part of the composition rather than simply a closure, carrying the same wrapped gold detail found throughout the bracelet.

18k Gold & Sterling Silver Composition

Bright sterling silver establishes the foundation of the bracelet, while solid 18k gold introduces warmth and definition at each link.

A gold accent wraps around the center of every bow tie, emphasizing the narrow point of the form and creating a consistent rhythm throughout the chain. The repetition of gold across the bracelet gives the precious metal a meaningful visual presence rather than concentrating it in a single focal point.

The handmade sterling silver clasp receives its own 18k gold wrapped accent, allowing the mixed-metal composition to continue through the entire piece.

Forging Discipline

This bracelet requires repeated precision across every component.

Each sterling silver bow tie is individually formed at the bench, with proportion and alignment controlled so the links function together as a unified chain. Solid 18k gold is then worked around each bow tie to establish the repeating mixed-metal detail.

The clasp is also hand-forged in sterling silver and finished with its own 18k gold accent. From the first link through the closure, the bracelet reflects the disciplined chainmaking that remains a defining part of Sterling Roots' bench practice.

Specifications

• Material: Solid sterling silver with solid 18k gold accents
• Stone Details: None
• Fit/Size: Built for a 7–7.5 inch wrist circumference; can be adjusted smaller by request
• Finish: Bright, hand-refined sterling silver
• Clasp: Hand-forged sterling silver clasp with 18k gold wrapped accent
• Origin: Hand-forged in the foothills of the Adirondacks, New York
• Method: Traditional silversmithing and link-by-link chain construction

Collector Statement

This bracelet brings two precious metals together through one of Sterling Roots' strongest disciplines: hand-forged chainmaking.

Its value is expressed through substantial sterling silver, repeated solid 18k gold details, and the amount of individual bench work carried through every link and into the clasp. The result is an heirloom-grade collector silver bracelet with enough material presence and structural permanence to remain relevant for generations.

A one-of-a-kind expression of Sterling Roots chainmaking, built link by link and finished entirely as a cohesive work.

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