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• HISTORIL PERSPECTIV GAY FRèR, MUCH MORE THAN A SIMPLE MANUFACTURER OF WATCH BRACELETS
• GAY FRER JEWELRY
• A BRIEF HISTORY OF GAY FRèR
• GAY FRèR – THE BRACELET BROTHERS
• GAY FRèR — THE MOST IMPACTFUL PARTS SUPPLIER OF ALL?
• THE SUCCS STORY OF THE MANUFACTURER GAY FRèR
• GAY FRER
• GAY FRER JEWELLERY
• GAY FRER, FOR FE AND DIRABLE JEWELRY
• GAY FRER BRACELETS
• GAY FRER NECKLAC
• GAY FRèR, FRANCE WOOD AND GOLD LK BRACELET
• GAY FRER MORE BRACELETS
• GAY FRER EARRGS

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

Gay Frèr was ed born a chaiste, the French word for a pany that manufactur chas for pocket watch (and margally for jewelry, a trend om the 16th century that eventually me back three centuri later and culmated wh the fashn of the pendifs the 1920s). 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). 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.

Category1950s French Post-War Vtage Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsGold, 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. Category1990s Swiss Contemporary Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold, EnamelAnton Papi 18kt Yellow Gold Lk BraceletLoted New York, NYAnton Papi Gielli has been actively prent the jewelery bs for the last 40 years, reprentg a landmark for hundreds of fe boutiqu... Category2010s Italian Morn Gay Frer JewelryMaterials18k Gold, Yellow GoldCartier Rigid Emerald Bracelet 1960 Yellow and Whe Gold 18 kt and DiamondsBy CartierLoted Paris, FRCARTIER Articulated rigid Cartier bracelet, openg 18K yellow gold and whe gold, 3 emeralds and diamonds.

GAY FRER JEWELRY

88 cts Category21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsDiamond, 18k 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 JewelryMaterialsTurquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow GoldMiami Cuban Cha Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Semi Solid Cha Heavy Man's BraceletBy Five Star JewelryLoted At, TXThis 8 ch gold bracelet looks great on a large woman's wrist or a man's wrist.

Category21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsGold, 14k Gold, Yellow GoldGeometric Cuff Bracelet 18kt Rose Gold by Mohamad KamraLoted Dubai, AECategory21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Contemporary Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Rose GoldMasriera 18KT Gold & Plique-a-Jour Enamel Bangle Bracelet wh. Category2010s Spanish Art Nouve Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, EnamelPrevly Available ItemsGay 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. Category1980s French Vtage Gay Frer JewelryMaterialsOnyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, PlatumGay Frèr Lapis Lazuli and Gold ChaBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NLSuch a great statement piece this 18 rat yellow gold necklace wh long tri-dimensnal lks each set wh two lapis lazuli panels cross set, wh an visible lock, signed: Gay Frèr...

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. 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.

GAY FRèR – THE BRACELET BROTHERS

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 MOST IMPACTFUL PARTS SUPPLIER OF ALL?

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. 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.

THE SUCCS STORY OF THE MANUFACTURER GAY FRèR

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.

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.

GAY FRER JEWELLERY

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 motifsPatek 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 WatchFrench Gold & Green Chalcedony Lk BraceletLoted New York, NY for Gay Frèr, and French assay mark for 18kt gold, cir 1965. 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, . 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.

GAY FRER, FOR FE AND DIRABLE JEWELRY

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.

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. Category1990s European Contemporary Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 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. 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.

GAY FRER BRACELETS

Category20th Century Unknown Morn Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldYellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon BraceletLoted Coral Gabl, FL14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Featurg 13 Round Cabochon Cut Turquoise Set In Heavy Prongs.

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.

Category2010s Atralian Artist Gay Frer JewelleryMaterials18k 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. CategoryMid-20th Century Italian Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsGold, 14k Gold, Yellow GoldVtage Fred Paris Onyx and Coral 18k Yellow Gold Anchor Marer Lk BraceletBy Fred ParisLoted Beverly Hills, CAOne Vtage Fred Paris Onyx and Coral 18k Yellow Gold Anchor Marer Cha Lk Bracelet. Category1970s Vtage Gay Frer JewelleryMaterialsCoral, Onyx, Gold, 18k 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.

GAY FRER NECKLAC

CategoryLate 20th Century Gay Frer JewelleryMaterials14k 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. Category1960s Italian Retro Vtage Gay Frer BraceletsMaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Whe Gold, Yellow GoldCartier Rigid Emerald Bracelet 1960 Yellow and Whe Gold 18 kt and DiamondsBy CartierLoted Paris, FRCARTIER Articulated rigid Cartier bracelet, openg 18K yellow gold and whe gold, 3 emeralds and diamonds.

CategoryEarly 1900s European Victorian Antique Gay Frer BraceletsMaterialsDiamond, 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. Category20th Century Unknown Morn Gay Frer BraceletsMaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold18kt Rose Gold wh Amethyst and Prasle BraceletLoted GALLARATE, ITAmazg and classic bracelet rose gold 18kt wh natural ston, amathyst and Green Amethyst (Prasle) g. Category21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Gay Frer BraceletsMaterialsAmethyst, 18k Gold, Rose GoldYellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon BraceletLoted Coral Gabl, FL14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Featurg 13 Round Cabochon Cut Turquoise Set In Heavy Prongs.

CategoryMid-20th Century Gay Frer BraceletsMaterialsJa, 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. Category2010s Atralian Artist Gay Frer BraceletsMaterials18k 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. CategoryMid-20th Century Italian Gay Frer BraceletsMaterialsGold, 14k Gold, Yellow GoldVtage Fred Paris Onyx and Coral 18k Yellow Gold Anchor Marer Lk BraceletBy Fred ParisLoted Beverly Hills, CAOne Vtage Fred Paris Onyx and Coral 18k Yellow Gold Anchor Marer Cha Lk Bracelet.

GAY FRèR, FRANCE WOOD AND GOLD LK BRACELET

Category21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Whe Gold18kt Gold Turquoise NecklaceLoted Capri, ITCategory1980s Italian Vtage Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsTurquoise, 18k GoldBulgari Diamond Serpenti Necklace 18kt Whe GoldBy BvlgariLoted New York, NYIn a tribute to s spir animal, Bulgari ptur the power of sctn this Serpenti Diamond High Jewelry necklace, mouflagg sensualy and temptatn wh a hypnotic si...

Category21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Whe GoldGiselle Collectn Meraviglia 18kt Yellow Gold Choker Necklace wh DiamondsLoted GALLARATE, ITGiselle Collectn Meraviglia 18kt Yellow Gold Choker Necklace wh Diamonds. 68Ct Diamond NecklaceBy CelliLoted New York, NYCategory2010s Contemporary Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Whe Gold, Yellow GoldHeart Pendant Necklace 18kt GoldLoted Dubai, AE18kt solid yellow gold pendant necklace by Mohamad Kamra om the Heart Collectn.

Category21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow GoldVtage, Retro, Wi Flat Weave Necklace wh Yellow, Whe, Rose Gold 18KLoted London, GBAn 18-rat gold flat-weave necklace posed of fe strands of yellow, whe and rose gold lks that terlace to create a stunng weave pattern effect.

GAY FRER MORE BRACELETS

Category1950s Amerin Retro Vtage Gay Frer NecklacBlue Topaz Diamond Graduated Necklace 18kt Whe GoldLoted New York, NYThe Morn Blue Topaz Diamond 18K Whe Gold Necklace is a stunng piece of jewelry signed to add elegance and sophistitn to any outf. Category21st Century and Contemporary Amerin Contemporary Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsDiamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Whe GoldPrevly Available ItemsGay 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 EARRGS

Category1970s French Vtage Gay Frer NecklacMaterialsOnyx, Ruby, Yellow GoldGay Frèr Lapis Lazuli and Gold ChaBy Gay FrerLoted Amsterdam, NLSuch a great statement piece this 18 rat yellow gold necklace wh long tri-dimensnal lks each set wh two lapis lazuli panels cross set, wh an visible lock, signed: Gay Frèr...