{"product_id":"gouden-luxe-figaro-armband-3mm-en-5mm","title":"Figaro Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (3mm \u0026 6mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFigaro Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (3mm \u0026amp; 6mm) That Stays Where You Put It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figaro pattern is instantly recognizable on a wrist: three short links, then a longer one, over and over. That pattern sits right where people look, up close, during a conversation. Because the long link lies slightly flatter, \u003cstrong\u003ethe bracelet stays in place better than one with only round links\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base is stainless steel with a gold tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 3mm and 6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 16, 18 and 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Width and How Tight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3mm is refined and stays understated next to a watch. The 6mm has visibly heavier links and really comes into its own on your free wrist. Measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm: a 15 cm (5.9 in) wrist fits the 16, around 17 cm (6.7 in) take the 18, and above that the 20. \u003cstrong\u003eA figaro can sit slightly looser than a dense link\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the pattern only shows when it's free to move; worn too tight, the long links pull straight and the rhythm that gives the bracelet its character disappears. The chain comes in the same widths, 3mm and 6mm, so bracelet and chain form an exact set in either width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Matters on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch resistant than ordinary gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on a wrist that counts, because it rubs against sleeves, desk edges, a laptop and a car door all day. On a figaro the shape adds to that: the protruding long link takes most of that contact. Take the bracelet off for sports and DIY, and wear it on the wrist you use least where you can; that way it keeps its color longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the bracelet off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once aftershave and hand cream have dried. The silver tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on; this gold tone one has a PVD layer, so it comes off for those moments. Soap residue collects mainly where the short links grip into the long one and dulls the shine there; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Otherwise, a soft dry cloth is all you need; skip the polishing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold tone steel calls for one tone throughout your look, so match the bracelet to your watch rather than to the rest of your jewelry. If you wear both on the same wrist, leave a few centimeters of room so they don't tap against each other. If you want a set, the figaro chain in the same finish is the natural addition. If you'd rather stack, choose a smooth band next to it: two patterns side by side cancel each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"3 mm \/ 16 cm","offer_id":54144884441432,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":54144884474200,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":54144884506968,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 mm \/ 16 cm","offer_id":54144893813080,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":54144893845848,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":54144893878616,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Figaro-Armband-Goudkleurig-RVS-3mm-5mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1791444427","url":"https:\/\/carpeice.com\/en\/products\/gold-figaro-bracelet-3mm-5mm","provider":"Carpe Ice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}