Radiance & Sophistication: 1920s Art Deco Brooch in Diamonds, Onyx, and Blood Coral

This exquisite piece, crafted in 14K white gold and platinum, features diamonds, onyx, and blood coral — a combination popularised by Cartier. Diamonds lend radiance, onyx imbues sophistication, and the blood coral adds a vivid dash of colour. Together, they encapsulate the geometric elegance and contrasting aesthetics that are hallmarks of Art Deco jewellery.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

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.
See also: Art Deco
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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
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
engraved flowers (roses?)

Material
Two types of white precious metal, the main part being 14K white gold and the other part is platinum. (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
14 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.42ct colour and clarity F/H, vs/si
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
Two long strips of onyx and one large engraved plaque of coral

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and onyx for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
14,86 cm (1,91 inch) x 2,46 cm (0,97 inch)
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Weight
16,80 gram (10,80 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
23277-0093

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