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Contents:

• A BRIEF HISTORY OF GAY FRèR
• HISTORIL PERSPECTIV GAY FRèR, MUCH MORE THAN A SIMPLE MANUFACTURER OF WATCH BRACELETS
• GAY FRèR – THE BRACELET BROTHERS
• THE SUCCS STORY OF THE MANUFACTURER GAY FRèR
• DIE ERFOLGSGCHICHTE R MANUFAKTUR GAY FRèR
• GAY FRER JEWELRY
• GAY FRER
• ABOUT THE CENTERSCE 1983 THE CENTER HAS BEEN SUPPORTG, FOSTERG AND CELEBRATG THE LGBT MUNY OF NEW YORK CY. FD MORE RMATN ON AND OUR WORK ABOUT THE CENTER. VIS ABOUT THE CENTEROUR MISSNCYBER CENTERCENTER HISTORYRACE EQUYMEDIA CENTERLEARSHIP & STAFFEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNICORPORATE PARTNERSHIPSANNUAL REPORTS & FANCIAL INFORMATNCONTACT USHOURS & LOTNSEMAPSUPPORT THE CENTER
• DON’T JT LL THEM BRACELETS: THEY’RE GAY FRèR
• GAY FRèR
• GAY FRER JEWELLERY
• GAY FRER 18K

A BRIEF HISTORY OF GAY FRèR

Stals steel is signifintly harr and more difficult to shape than gold, and nsequently requir a level of expertise craftsmanship that only a few pani at the time (other than Gay Frèr) would have been able to supply, let alone manufacture on a large sle. While was Gay Frèr that manufactured the very firsts metal bracelets for Rolex durg the 1930s, thgs would ultimately e full circle for the legendary bracelet maker 1998, when Rolex purchased the historic pany as part of an ongog effort to acquire past suppliers and vertilly tegrate all aspects of their productn procs. Intertgly, the trend towards stals steel s the 1930s allowed Gay Frèr to prosper as this metal is nsirably harr to craft than gold, and therefore requir a lot of specialized craftsmanship, fely one doma where Gay Frèr had special expertise.

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HISTORIL PERSPECTIV GAY FRèR, MUCH MORE THAN A SIMPLE MANUFACTURER OF WATCH BRACELETS

A look at the yearly talogs om the prtig exhibn Montr Et Bijoux Genève is extremely revealg: Gay Frèr always exhibed some sophistited necklac and ornate bracelets, and never any of the more "mon" watch bracelets that was manufacturg mass quanti at the time (for that was attendg the Basel tra show). In talkg wh prev Gay Frèr employe now craftg impossibly th bracelets for Piaget, we got to disver that was the jewelry piec which had shaped their skills and allowed them to e up wh more advanced watch bracelets afterwards.

Yet, our opn they would be as tertg a tch as any rare watch bracelet, bee they tell so much about how Gay Frèr beme the preement maker of watch bracelets the 20th century, highlightg aga a lk between jewelry and watch that is too often ignored. Digned by Gay FrerCategory1990s European Contemporary Clip-on EarrgsMaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 1970 France Enameled Leopards Bracelet In 18Kt Gold Emeralds & CoralBy Gay FrerLoted Miami, FLLeopards bracelet signed by Gay Frer. Betiful chic piece, created Paris France, back CategoryVtage 1970s French Mornist Cuff BraceletsMaterialsCoral, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, EnamelGay Frer 1950 Paris-Geneva 1950 Retro Stardt Explosn Necklace 18Kt GoldBy Gay FrerLoted Miami, FLImprsive Stardt necklace signed by Gay Frer.

A rare and one-of-a-kd sculptural vtageCategoryVtage 1950s French Post-War Choker NecklacMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 48 Grams Platum and 32 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lk BraceletLoted New York, NYFound Geneva 1835 Gay Frer was the most renowned metal worker of the 20th century.

GAY FRèR – THE BRACELET BROTHERS

This phenomenal 18k yellow gold bracelet is the epomeCategoryVtage 1960s French Lk BraceletsMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldBueche Girod Ladi Yellow Gold Carved Wood Ln’s Head WristwatchBy Bueche GirodLoted Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAThe piece bears French hallmarks and appears to be om the Gay Frer llectn, although isCategoryVtage 1970s Wrist WatchMaterialsEmerald, Yellow GoldRolex Two Steel and Rose Gold wh Origal Dial and Ladr Bracelet om 1942By RolexLoted Long Beach, CA seldom see this mol such origal ndn. It is is fted wh a perd Gay Frer Ladr, orCategoryVtage 1940s Swiss Art De Wrist WatchRolex Steel Classic "Bubble Back" wh Origal Dial and Ladr Bracelet, 1949By RolexLoted Long Beach, CA Thunrbird Mached Bezel and lastly, has a rare and origal Ladr Bracelet by Gay Frer. It n alsoCategoryVtage 1940s Swiss Mornist Wrist Watch1945 Rolex Platum Diamond Set Le Tennis Style Jubilee Bracelet WatchBy RolexLoted New york, NY bracelet supplier, Gay Frèr, also monly celebrated for producg many of Patek Philippe’s mostCategoryVtage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist WatchMaterialsDiamond, Whe Diamond, PlatumRecent SalGay Frer NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted Lchfield, CTCir 1910s, 18k, Gay Frer, Geneva wh French Import Marks.

THE SUCCS STORY OF THE MANUFACTURER GAY FRèR

This tritely signed gold chaCategoryVtage 1920s Swiss Art De Cha NecklacGay Frèr Lapis Lazuli and Gold ChaBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NL each set wh two lapis lazuli panels cross set, wh an visible lock, signed: Gay Frèr, FranceCategoryVtage 1970s French Lk NecklacMaterialsLapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k GoldGay Frer Wood and Gold Leopard BangleBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NYAn 18 karat yellow gold, enamel, by and ebony leopard bangle by Gay Frer, France. Wh 34 roundCategoryVtage 1970s French Drop EarrgsMaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k GoldGay Frer Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted Beverly Hills, CAGay Frer Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Stoir Necklace Vtage. CategoryVtage 1980s French Choker NecklacGay Frer Carved Ram’s Head Black Bone Gold BraceletLoted Carmel-by-the-Sea, CAAn inic sign renred strikg tail and wh masterful skill, bg rved black bone wh heavily hand textured 18 karat yellow gold.

CategoryVtage 1980s French BanglAsprey Platum and Gold Ke Shaped Rg wh Onyx and DiamondBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NL: Asprey, Wh French mastermark for Gay Frèr, wh French export marks for Platum and 18 rat goldCategoryVtage 1980s French Fashn RgsMaterialsOnyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, PlatumRolex Rose Gold Datejt Pie Pan Dial Oyster Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1601By RolexLoted Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA gold Datejt, ref.

ThisCategorySwiss Wrist WatchCartier Seven Band Try BraceletBy CartierLoted Lchfield, CT), 750 for 18k, Cartier, Paris, Registratn Number 112575, and goldsmh's mark for Gay FrerCategoryVtage 1960s French BanglHorse Heads Bracelet Articulated Ebony and Silver GiltLoted PARIS, FR of each other on the wrist.

DIE ERFOLGSGCHICHTE R MANUFAKTUR GAY FRèR

This polished eighteen-karat yellow gold necklace by Gay Frer isCategoryVtage 1980s French Lk NecklacGay Frer Gold Leo Zodiac Pendant French Cir 1970By Gay FrerLoted Ccnati, OHGold Ln head pendant by French Jeweler, Gay Frer. Attributed to GayCategoryVtage 1980s French BanglMaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldEterna Stals Steel Eternamatic Super Kon Tiki Wristwatch cir 1960sBy EternaLoted Miami Beach, FLEterna stals steel Eternamatic Super Kon Tiki wristwatch wh Gay Frer bracelet. The motif ofCategoryVtage 1970s French Cha NecklacGay Frer Conontg Ln Heads 1970s Gold and Horn NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NYGay Frer French 18k gold necklace signed as two nontg ln heads joed by a gold rgCategoryFrench Choker NecklacGay Frer 18K gold and ivory leopard head braceletLoted Southampton, NYDouble leopard head bracelet of 18K yellow gold and black enamel on an ivory bangleCategoryVtage 1960s French BanglFrench Gold and Ivory Conontg Leopard Head BangleBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NY Gay Frer who was known for producg betiful jewelry of this nature wh tiger and leopard motifsFrench Gold & Green Chalcedony Lk BraceletLoted New York, NY for Gay Frèr, and French assay mark for 18kt gold, cir 1965.

GAY FRER JEWELRY

CategoryVtage 1960s French Lk BraceletsMaterialsChalcedony, 18k GoldPatek Philippe 18K PG Calatrava mol ref 96 cir 1950'sBy Patek PhilippeLoted Wt Hollywood, CAPatek Philippe 18K PG Calatrava mol ref 96 cir 1950's wh heavy 18K PG wi brick lk GaysCategoryVtage 1950s Wrist WatchUniversal Geneve Stals Steel Tripax Reverse Panda Manual WristwatchBy Universal GenèveLoted Beverly Hills, CA stctn manual. Srce and tertgCategoryVtage 1950s Swiss Wrist WatchPatek Philippe Yellow Gold Ntil Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 3700/3JBy Patek PhilippeLoted Beverly Hills, CA origal Gay Frer bracelet, ep hallmarks on the se and seback and a geo ep blue dialCategoryVtage 1980s Swiss Wrist WatchMaterialsDiamond, 18k GoldFrench Gold, Ivory & Diamond Ln Cuff BangleLoted New York, NY mark for Gay Frèr, .

The bangle's oval profile allows the ln's head element to sCategoryVtage 1970s French BanglMaterialsDiamond, Onyx, 18k GoldBueche Girod 1970s Ivory Leopard Bracelet WatchBy Bueche GirodLoted New York, NY French maker Gay Frer. CategoryFrench Wrist WatchRolex Stals Steel and Rose Gold Viceroy Wristwatch cir 1951By RolexLoted Wt Hollywood, CA rare and origal stals steel rose gold gra-of-rice Gays Frer bracelet wh signed Rolex nerCategoryVtage 1950s Swiss Wrist WatchMaterialsRose Gold, Stals SteelFrench 1970s Ivory and Gold "Conontg Lns" ChokerBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NYCool and sual French gold and ivory choker wh two central nontg lns holdg a goln mouth rg. Wh associated 18K pk gold Gays Frer (GF) ma riveted lk Oyster bracelet wh ployment claspCategoryVtage 1970s Swiss Wrist WatchMaterials18k Gold, Rose GoldGet Updated wh New ArrivalsSave "Gay Frer", and we’ll notify you when there are new listgs this Frer For Sale on 1stDibsFd an expansive variety of gay er available on 1stDibs.

HomeCreatorsGay FrerJewellery & WatchRegnised Seller ListgsGay Frer - Earrgs wh by, haemate and diamonds 18k yellow goldBy Gay FrerLoted The Hague, ZHGay Frer - 18 kt yellow gold earrgs set wh by, haemate and brilliant cut diamonds. Category1970s French Morn Vtage Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsHaemate, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 18ct Gold And Ebony Wood Stalln Head Bangle Cir 1970sBy Gay FrerLoted London, GBAn 18ct gold and woon stalln’s head bangle by Gay Frer c.

GAY FRER

Category1970s French Mornist Vtage Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsCoral, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, EnamelGay Frer 1960 Paris Fele Enamel And Wood Bracelet In 18Kt Gold Wh RubiBy Gay FrerLoted Miami, FLFel bangle bracelet signed by Gay Frer. Category1990s European Contemporary Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 1950 Paris-Geneva 1950 Retro Stardt Explosn Necklace 18Kt GoldBy Gay FrerLoted Miami, FLImprsive Stardt necklace signed by Gay Frer. Category1950s French Post-War Vtage Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frèr, France Estate Wood and Gold Lk BraceletBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NYA mid-century bracelet prised of rved oval-shaped wood and gold lks wh cched gold spacers, 18k.

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CategoryEarly 2000s Italian Contemporary Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsDiamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldHandcrafted Bracelet, Rubi, Diamonds, 14 Karat Whe and Yellow Gold BraceletLoted Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)SHIPPING POLICY:.

CategoryEarly 1900s European Victorian Antique Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsDiamond, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldCartier 4 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Love Bangle By CartierLoted Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireCartier 4 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Love Bangle.

DON’T JT LL THEM BRACELETS: THEY’RE GAY FRèR

Category20th Century Unknown Morn Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldFrench Estate Yellow Gold Textured BraceletLoted Beverly Hills, CAFrench textured and flexible hged retro style bracelet 14k yellow gold. CategoryMid-20th Century Italian Retro Gay Frer JewelleryMaterials14k Gold, Yellow GoldYellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon BraceletLoted Coral Gabl, FL14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Featurg 13 Round Cabochon Cut Turquoise Set In Heavy Prongs. Category21st Century and Contemporary Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsTurquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow GoldLalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire EarrgsBy Ilias LalaounisLoted Palm Beach, FLHandma 18k yellow gold, the Ilias Lalaounis geometric clip earrgs are adorned wh twelve 3-3.

Category21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classil Greek Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsRuby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold10 Karat Yellow Gold Ja BraceletLoted Coral Gabl, FL10 Karat Yellow Gold & Green Ja Bracelet Measurg 6 Inch Long. CategoryMid-20th Century Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsJa, 10k Gold, Yellow GoldCroc Tail Cuff Bangle 18ct Yellow GoldLoted Brisbane, AUTails powerfully entwe the wearers wrist, the gently overlappg sl creatg stcture that echo the Atralian saltwater croc´s armour. Category21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsEmerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldMen''s Italian Modified Marer Anchor Flat Lk Yellow Gold BraceletLoted Miami Beach, FLElegant 14k yellow gold rectangular marer lk (also looks like an 8) men''s bracelet featurg a lobster clasp closure.

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CategoryMid-20th Century Italian Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsGold, 14k Gold, Yellow GoldPrevly Available ItemsGAY FRERES Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted Beverly Hills, CAGay Frer Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Stoir Necklace Vtage. Category1970s French Vtage Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsOnyx, Ruby, Yellow GoldAsprey Platum and Gold Ke Shaped Rg wh Onyx and DiamondBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NLA 18 rat yellow gold and platum ke shaped rg divid to 4 triangl.

GAY FRER JEWELLERY

8 GramsBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NY18 Karat Yellow Gold wristwatch featurg an oval shape dial by Com wh a 12 hour dial on a GayCategoryVtage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist WatchMaterials18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 18ct Gold And Ebony Wood Stalln Head Bangle Cir 1970sBy Gay FrerLoted London, GBAn 18ct gold and woon stalln’s head bangle by Gay Frer c. Digned by Gay FrerCategory1990s European Contemporary Clip-on EarrgsMaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 1950 Paris-Geneva 1950 Retro Stardt Explosn Necklace 18Kt GoldBy Gay FrerLoted Miami, FLImprsive Stardt necklace signed by Gay Frer. A rare and one-of-a-kd sculptural vtageCategoryVtage 1950s French Post-War Choker NecklacMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 1960 Paris Fele Enamel and Wood Bracelet 18kt Gold wh RubiBy Gay FrerLoted Miami, FL crafted at the jewelry atelier of Gay Frer solid yellow gold of 18 karats.

This phenomenal 18k yellow gold bracelet is the epomeCategoryVtage 1960s French Lk BraceletsMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 48 Grams Platum and 32 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lk BraceletLoted New York, NYFound Geneva 1835 Gay Frer was the most renowned metal worker of the 20th century. ThisCategory1990s Swiss Retro Cha BraceletsMaterials18k Gold, PlatumRecent SalGay Frer Leopard Diamond Emerald Brooch Earrgs Yellow Gold SetBy Gay FrerLoted Holland, PA18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Leopard Brooch and Earrgs Set. Cir 1960CategoryVtage 1960s French BanglGay Frèr Lapis Lazuli and Gold ChaBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NL each set wh two lapis lazuli panels cross set, wh an visible lock, signed: Gay Frèr, FranceCategoryVtage 1970s French Lk NecklacMaterialsLapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k GoldGay Frer Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted Beverly Hills, CAGay Frer Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Stoir Necklace Vtage.

GAY FRER 18K

The rved horn bracelet wh a 1" x 1" sapphire eyedCategoryVtage 1970s BanglMaterialsBlue Sapphire, 18k GoldAsprey Platum and Gold Ke Shaped Rg wh Onyx and DiamondBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NL: Asprey, Wh French mastermark for Gay Frèr, wh French export marks for Platum and 18 rat goldCategoryVtage 1980s French Fashn RgsMaterialsOnyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, PlatumGay Frer Carved Ram’s Head Black Bone Gold BraceletLoted Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA wh heavily hand textured 18 karat yellow gold. 5 byCategoryVtage 1980s French BanglCartier Seven Band Try BraceletBy CartierLoted Lchfield, CT), 750 for 18k, Cartier, Paris, Registratn Number 112575, and goldsmh's mark for Gay FrerCategoryVtage 1960s French Bangl1980s Gay Frer Gold lk NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted Lchfield, CT: None.

This chunky eighteen-karat gold bracelet hasCategoryVtage 1950s Swiss Lk BraceletsMaterials18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer Gold Leo Zodiac Pendant French Cir 1970By Gay FrerLoted Ccnati, OHGold Ln head pendant by French Jeweler, Gay Frer. Attributed to GayCategoryVtage 1980s French BanglMaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldGay Frer 18K gold and ivory leopard head braceletLoted Southampton, NYDouble leopard head bracelet of 18K yellow gold and black enamel on an ivory bangleCategoryVtage 1960s French BanglGAY FRERES Gold and Ivory Conontg Lns French NecklaceBy Gay FrerLoted New York, NYA wonrful necklace by the French jeweler Gay Frer 18k gold wh ivory.