Glamour of the 1920s: Diamond Deco Pendant

This Art Deco pendant, with its geometric forms and abstract motifs, is a pristine example of 1920s Belgian design, crafted in luxurious platinum. A centrepiece old European cut diamond of 1.27ct is framed by 20 old cut brilliant diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.77 carats. Suspended on a platinum chain, it stands as an emblem of the period's glamour. Though devoid of marks, its quality is unmistakable, a celebration of April's birthstone and a silent witness to the Roaring Twenties' decadence.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant on chain

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1920
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Extra information: We have a matching ring to this pendant, check:
www.antiquejewel.com/19157-0036

Material: platinum
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Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with a weight of 1.27ct. (colour and clarity: J/L, vs/si).
20 old cut single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, si/i).

Total diamond count: 21 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.77 crt.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks:
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Dimensions: height of pendant 3,07 cm (1,21 inch), diameter pendant 1,38 cm (0,54 inch), length necklace 44,00 cm (17,32 inch)

Weight: 5,70 gram (3,67 dwt)

Reference Nº: 19157-0023

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