MASSIVE Vintage 1985 WENDY GELL Dazzling Rhinestone "TORN" Cuff Bracelet SIGNED!

Bill Blass Designer 1985 Runway Show Piece!

 




This incredible one-of-a-kind Runway 1985 vintage Wendy Gell "TORN" cuff bracelet is GORGEOUS! It has so many sparkling clear rhinestones of every size and shape. It is on a heavy solid gold plate cuff setting. In typical Wendy Gell fashion, this high quality bracelet has glued on stones, along with strings of prong set rhinestones, with so much bling it nearly blinds you! So much prettier than the pictures.... Absolutely stunning! So unique I have never seen anything quite like this before with all the angles and whimsy...... because it is a piece made by Wendy Gell for Bill Blass in 1985 for his runway fashion show. I contacted Wendy about this piece and she gave me the history.... 

Hi Wendy, I was hoping you might be able to tell me more about this beautiful piece I recently acquired.  It is signed and dated 1985. Is it a one of a kind because it is quite elaborate (I am thinking it is). Any additional history on this beauty would be fantastic! Thanks, Nancy

"Hi, you've got a delightful piece called a torn cuff. we did them for Bill Blass runway show in the 1980's. I don't know the price I've never seen on eBay. love Wendy" and "A piece of mine will be on the antiques roadshow in Jan, one of the first 3 weeks. She valued it at $1000 and I think it's not as beautiful as the torn cuff"

Marked:  WENDY GELL 1985

Measurements:   Decorative portion is 3" wide

Condition: Great vintage condition. Stones are all good..... No dull or dead stones. Some visible old glue mostly on the underside. 

I try to find and tell you about any imperfections I see..... Please be aware that closeups exaggerate and/or amplify any imperfections that may exist. Also note it is possible that I may miss something.... but it is never intentional!



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