forged sterling bracelet

my client came to me with a favorite old bracelet and asked me to forge a new one for him in sterling.

on one side, the volute is forged closed, but the other opens so that he can easily put it on. was a bit of challenge forging the open volute so that it would be soft and not catch on anything, yet open enough to clasp.

I do love forging bracelets that I know will get a lifetime of wear