Elegant fusion: Edwardian brooch and Art Deco
This exquisite brooch, in very good condition, harmoniously combines the elegance of the Edwardian era with the geometric allure of the Art Deco. Dating from around 1920, it showcases intricate craftsmanship inspired by lacework. Made of platinum and adorned with 187 diamonds, including an old brilliant-cut diamond of 0.87 carats, it radiates timeless charm. The total diamond weight is approximately 5.33 carats. The diamond, April's birthstone, adorns this piece. This brooch captures the essence of an era marked by political change and artistic innovation, offering a glimpse of the elegance and glamour of the past.
Antique jewelry group:
brooch
Condition:
very good condition
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Style:
Between Edwardian and Art Deco - The Edwardian era, or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom, covers the reign of King Edward VII, from 1901 to 1910. The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the accession to the throne of her son, Edward, marked the start of a new century and the end of the Victorian era. While Victoria had withdrawn from society, Edward was the leader of a fashionable elite who set a style influenced by art and continental European trends, perhaps due to the king's taste for travel. This era was marked by significant political changes, with some social groups, once largely excluded from power, such as workers and women, becoming increasingly politicized. The Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style that originated in Paris in the early decades of the 20th century. Emerging in the 1920s, this style lasted until after the Second World War. The term "Art Deco" was widely used for the first time after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which marked the height of high-end modern style in Paris. Championed by the best designers in the decorative arts, such as fashion and interior decoration, Art Deco influenced all areas of design during the 1920s and 1930s, notably architecture and industrial design, as well as visual arts like painting, graphic arts, and cinema. At the time, this style was perceived as elegant, glamorous, functional, and modern.
- See also: Edwardian and Art Deco or more info on styles
Stylistic characteristics:
In terms of its elegant design, this jewel has the finesse of an Edwardian piece, gracefully contrasting with the geometric forms of the Art Deco, heavily influenced by Cubism. However, since the Edwardian and Art Deco styles were contemporary, one sometimes finds pieces, like this one, that bear both influences.
Period:
circa 1920
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Source of inspiration:
lacework
Material:
platinum (tested with touchstone)
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Diamond(s):
An old brilliant-cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.87 ct.
14 old mine brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.79 ct.
172 brilliant-cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 2.67 ct.
Total number of diamonds:
187 pieces.
Total diamond weight:
approximately 5.33 ct. with an average color and clarity: E/H, vs/i.
- All diamond weights, color grades, and clarity are approximate because the stones are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the mounting.
- All the diamonds we offer are checked by the IJGC laboratory (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) to determine whether they are natural or synthetic, and all the diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
6.05 cm (2.38 inches) x 3.73 cm (1.47 inches) - See the image with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
21.80 grams (14.02 dwt)
Adin
Référence 58 Facettes : 9807000502601
SKU : 20302-0004
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