An Art Deco Christmas Treasure
Made by French jewellers Van Cleef and Arpels, this beautiful late Edwardian openwork broach was purchased as a Christmas gift in Paris in 1919. With a base of 18 carat yellow gold, it contains 24 rose cut diamonds, three brilliant cut diamonds and eight oriental pearls on a platinum mount. It still has its original 18 carat yellow gold catch and stick.
Having been made just after the Great War (1914 - 1918) it is in the transitional period of design between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, but has tendancies towards the latter.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
Could this be a Christmas gift for you?
Private collection
An Art Deco Christmas Treasure
Made by French jewellers Van Cleef and Arpels, this beautiful late Edwardian openwork broach was purchased as a Christmas gift in Paris in 1919. With a base of 18 carat yellow gold, it contains 24 rose cut diamonds, three brilliant cut diamonds and eight oriental pearls on a platinum mount. It still has its original 18 carat yellow gold catch and stick.
Having been made just after the Great War (1914 - 1918) it is in the transitional period of design between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, but has tendancies towards the latter.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
Could this be a Christmas gift for you?
Private collection