Annette Ferdinandsen 14K yellow gold cuff bracelet featuring openwork design resembling a sea fan. Designer signed. Measures approximately 1.75 inches wide with interior circumference of 6.75 to 7 inches. Total weight: 34.5 grams.

Extraordinary Annette Ferdinandsen cuff bracelet featuring her iconic sea fan design - an openwork pattern inspired by coral formations. This substantial piece demonstrates Ferdinandsen's mastery of both jewelry design and nature observation.

Ferdinandsen is renowned for her ability to translate organic forms into wearable art. Her sea fan bracelets, inspired by marine coral, have become some of her most recognizable and sought-after designs. The intricate openwork requires expert craftsmanship - each delicate branch must be strong enough to maintain structural integrity while remaining light and elegant on the wrist.

This particular example shows the subtle hand-fabrication that distinguishes Ferdinandsen's work from cast jewelry. The slightly irregular organic quality of the branches, the way light plays through the openwork, and the warm patina of high-karat gold all contribute to a piece that feels alive and sculptural.

Museum Connections: Ferdinandsen's work is collected by the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York and other major institutions.

Excellent condition.

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