In the 1920-30s, women began adopting the T bar from men’s pocket-watch chains. The bar was originally designed to slide through a buttonhole of a waistcoat, anchoring a chain securely while the watch rested safely in a pocket. After the war wristwatches became popular and women adopted cast aside T bars as a powerful style statement placing them on necklaces. Worn longer, layered with other charms, or as a solo statement, the T-bar slowly shifted from a functional detail to a design signature — a quiet symbol of modernity. Its clean silhouette speaks to easy elegance and power codes.

Our T bars designed in modern day forms are crafted in Paris made to order in your choice of material. Here available in solid 18k yellow gold. The T bar is detachable so you can use the chain alone. Bespoke variations possible. Contact us to begin.