Animal Bypass Bangle Appraisal

Vintage Enameled Giraffe Animal Bypass Hinged Bangle Bracelet

This is a vintage costume jewelry hinged bangle bracelet featuring a figural giraffe design. The piece is constructed from a silver-toned base metal, heavily adorned with white cold enamel that serves as the base coat for the animal's hide. The giraffe's characteristic spots are rendered in a translucent golden-amber enamel, creating a decorative bypass or 'clamper' style aesthetic where the head overlaps the tail section. A prominent design feature is the use of a vibrant green cabochon or glass inset for the eye, and a pavé-set clear rhinestone ball atop the ossicone for added sparkle. The interior of the band shows a textured, ribbed metal finish typically found in mid-to-late 20th-century costume jewelry. Condition-wise, the enamel shows some signs of age-related wear, with minor yellowing and small chips visible near the hinges and edges. The hinge mechanism appear functional, though slight misalignment is noted where the head meets the body. This style is reminiscent of high-end designers like Kenneth Jay Lane or Ciner, though no visible maker's mark is present in the image. It represents a bold, whimsical accessory style popular in the 1960s through the 1980s.