Wendy Gell Wristie Red Black Crystal Chunky Statement Cuff Bracelet 1983

Truly unique: this bracelet is one of one and handcrafted by artisan Wendy Gell. It is a large chunky cuff bracelet called a, "Wristie," from one of her earlier collections. It is encrusted with jewels, rhinestones, Swarovski crystals, and other adornments. It is hand signed and dated by the artist. "Through the Seventies and on into the Eighties, Wendy Gell’s designs were on the cover of Vogue and in thousands of editorials in magazines all over the world. Wendy created sequined Disney characters, jeweled Roger Rabbits and his friends, Wizard of Oz jewelry, and masks from The Phantom of the Opera. She designed special pieces for Bill Blass, Oscar de laRenta, and Louis Dell’Olio. Her company specialized in a “different” look that is very whimsical and unique. Many of the fabulous large cuff bracelets were one-of-a-kind or part of a limited edition. Her worldwide client list includes celebrities such as Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Isabella Rossilini, and Cher. Wendy Gell jewelry can also be found in the private collections of: Elizabeth Taylor, Elton John (designed sunglasses for him), Hillary Clinton, the late Andy Warhol and Princess Diana. Now Wendy is back, designing not only jewelry but paintings and various gifts as well. She creatively adorns mirrors, dolls, goblets and more with the same pop art style she is known for." This bracelet is 3" wide 5 1/4" around with a 1 1/4" opening