Lawrence Vrba Style Bracelet

Central purple glass scarab mounted in a black metal cross frame with faux turquoise stones and clear rhinestones, with each arm ending in a large faux pearl. Cross is mounted onto a large gold clamper cuff. Signed Lawrence Vrba cartouche is affixed to inside of cuff but has clear glue marks which shows it was added onto piece separately.

Materials:
metal/rhinestones/faux pearls

Size:

8” circumference
1.25“ long x 1.25” wide for mounted cross

Color/Finish:

gold/blue/purple/white/clear

Condition:
good – cross section has the quality craftsmanship of Vrba, but cuff portion seems to be created later and not original to the cross.

In 1969, Larry Vrba moved from Nebraska to New York City and worked as a designer for Miriam Haskell. In the 1970s he then worked for William De Lillo, Castlecliff and Les Bernard before forming his own company in 1983. Known for his big, bold and whimsical pieces, he would combine vintage rhinestones and beads into his own contemporary designs. He also worked on costume designs for Broadway shows such as Hairspray and Wicked. His designs were carried in Bergdorf Goodman and are celebrated and worn by the world’s most glamorous clientele.