Vivienne Westwood
Thames Orb Bracelet
The Vivienne Westwood Thames Orb Bracelet is a women's fashion bracelet crafted from silver-plated brass and set with crystals, featuring an orb-inspired design and an engraved magnetic clasp. It measures 8 inches (20 cm) in length and 6 mm in width, making it suitable for everyday wear or as a collectible fashion accessory. The bracelet is presented with a signature storage box.
- Color
- Silver
- Material
- Silver-plated brass, crystals
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- edgy, vintage, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Specifications
A chain of oversized spheres featuring the brand's logo set with crystals, combining eclectic baroque charm with punk irreverence.
Engraved magnetic clasp, signature storage box, crystal logo detail.
- Color
- Silver · gray
- Material
- Silver-plated brass, crystals
- Secondary
- crystal
- Style
- edgy, vintage, heritage
- Occasion
- party, gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Additional Attributes
- chain of oversized spheres
- logo set with sparkling crystals
- silver-plated brass construction
- crystal embellishments
- engraved magnetic clasp
- signature storage box included
- 8-inch length (20 cm)
- 6 mm width
- eclectic baroque charm
- eccentric irreverent design
- Vivienne Westwood branding
Product Insights
The Thames Orb Bracelet by Vivienne Westwood, priced at $250 CAD and currently out of stock, features an orb pendant that merges the British Sovereign's Orb with a Saturn ring—a motif that debuted on the Harris Tweed AW87/88 runway and subverts royal symbolism. Made of silver-plated brass, the bracelet's brass core provides a dense heft rivaling sterling silver at a lower cost, while the oversized sphere chain—the most sculptural in Westwood's orb bracelet family—offers a bolder look than ball or cable chains. Its magnetic clasp enables one-handed fastening but requires full engagement to prevent detachment, and the fit lacks a dangling tail with a centered pendant, necessitating precise wrist measurement for sizes 6.5–7.5 inches (16.5–19 cm). The silver plating tarnishes reversibly, but storing it in the signature box slows tarnish.
Verified claims
- Design origins
- Orb motif originated in 1985/86 by merging a royal orb with a Saturn ring.
- Orb symbolism
- Orb pendant merges British Sovereign's Orb with a Saturn ring, subverting royal symbolism.
- Material
- Silver-plated brass tarnishes reversibly, not structurally rusting.
- Hardware
- 6 mm oversized spheres and a magnetic clasp that needs careful engagement to avoid detachment.
- Jewelry debut
- Orb debuted as a pendant on Harris Tweed AW87/88 runway.
- Design heritage
- Orb fuses royal and futuristic motifs; sphere chain is the most sculptural in Westwood's orb bracelet family.
- Price positioning
- Priced at $250 CAD, same as Mini Bas Relief, offering sphere-chain at parity.
- Chain
- Oversized sphere chain is bolder than Westwood's ball or cable chains.
- Care
- Store in the signature storage box when not in use, avoid contact with water, perfumes, and lotions, and gently polish with a soft cloth if tarnish appears. Tarnish on silver-plated brass is surface-level and reversible, not structural damage.
- Wrist size fit
- The fixed 8-inch (20 cm) length typically fits wrist sizes 6.5–7.5 inches (16.5–19 cm).
- Fit aesthetics
- The fixed length gives a clean fit with no dangling tail, but it requires a precise wrist match.
- Clasp
- Magnetic clasp enables one-handed fastening but requires full engagement to prevent detachment.
- Brass core
- The brass core gives the bracelet a dense, reassuring heft.
- Heft
- The brass core gives the bracelet a dense, reassuring heft comparable to sterling silver without requiring added bulk.
- Crystal type
- The exact crystal type is not specified for this bracelet; Vivienne Westwood frequently uses Swarovski crystals in their jewelry, but the specific stone used here is not confirmed.
- Crystal embellishment
- The bracelet has a crystal-adorned orb, and the silver-plated finish creates a bright backdrop that highlights the crystals.
Product record
- Title
- Thames Orb Bracelet
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
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Compared within this brand.
| Thames Orb Bracelet: Choose this if you want a statement Vivienne Westwood piece: a silver-tone chain of oversized polished spheres centered on the brand's orb logo set with sparkling crystals, described by the merchant as embodying the label's baroque, eccentric charm. It is made of silver-plated brass with an engraved magnetic clasp, measures 8 inches (20 cm) long and 6 mm wide, and comes with a signature storage box for gifting. Note it is offered in one size only, so check that the 20 cm length suits your wrist.[1,2] | Mini Bas Relief Bracelet: Choose this if you want a delicate, pearl-and-crystal statement piece for special occasions or gifting: reviewers say it looks even better in person than in photos, and it features a Swarovski-crystal orb emblem on a single strand of synthetic pearls, in gold-plated brass with a lobster clasp and extendable chain. It's lightweight at 5.8 grams, measures 15 to 17.5 cm, and is made in the UK. Note that the short maximum length is reportedly as small as 17 cm and may not fasten comfortably on average or larger wrists, so confirm sizing before ordering.[3,4,5,6] | Balbina Bracelet: Choose this if you want a signature orb bracelet from the British label, featuring a glass or faux pearl at the center of the planet-style motif with a small clear accent stone. Its slim, lightweight brass trace chain (about 2.3 grams) keeps a streamlined look whether worn solo or stacked, and it comes in one size with a snap hook closure in Silver or Golden Yellow. Made in the UK, it arrives with a box and signature dust bag, though it is brass with faux pearl rather than fine metal.[7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A silver-tone beaded bracelet laid flat, featuring a horizontal orb-shaped central emblem with small clear stones, a lobster clasp, short extender chain and a round tag.
- Beaded chainRound polished metal beads linked by small metal loops form the majority of the bracelet band; beads are reflective and evenly spaced along the chain.
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x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.34 (high) - Central emblem shapeA horizontal orb-shaped metal centerpiece with an elongated elliptical base and a small cross-and-ring motif rising from its center.
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x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Pave stonesMultiple small clear stones set into the surface of the central emblem in linear and clustered patterns, giving a sparkled appearance.
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x 0.33 · y 0.59 · w 0.36 · h 0.11 (high) - Clasp and extenderA lobster-style clasp attached to a short chain extender with several small round links connects one end of the beaded band.
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x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Round tagA small flat round metal tag attached to the end of the extender chain; surface appears to have a raised motif but details are small.Partial
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x 0.71 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium) - Finish and reflectivityAll visible metal surfaces have a high-gloss reflective finish showing highlights and subtle reflections of the studio lighting.
Other
Studio product photograph on a seamless white background with soft shadows; top-down slightly angled view, even diffuse lighting and minimal reflections.
- Background and stagingPlain white seamless background with the bracelet laid flat on it and soft cast shadows visible beneath the beads and emblem.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot angleSlightly angled top-down view showing the front face of the bracelet and central emblem; bracelet is centered horizontally and occupies the lower two-thirds of the image.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear fine detail on metal surfaces and stones; minimal noise and even exposure.
Colors
shiny silver· metal beads and chain#CCCCC3clear crystal· central pave stones#D4CCBCsilver tag· round tag#F6F7F6- Beaded chainRound polished metal beads linked by small metal loops form the majority of the bracelet band; beads are reflective and evenly spaced along the chain.