From the Belle Époque to the Art Deco: elegant and timeless earrings
These magnificent diamond stud earrings embody the very essence of the Belle Époque and Art Deco. In very good condition, they represent the elegance of a bygone era in European history, marked by opulence and cultural refinement. Made around 1930, they harmoniously combine 18-carat yellow gold and white gold/platinum. The two old-cut brilliant diamonds weigh approximately 0.20 ct each. Sixteen rose-cut diamonds add to their charm. These jewels evoke the Roaring Twenties with their abstract motifs, geometric shapes, and exquisite craftsmanship, perfectly embodying the decorative charm of Art Deco.
Object group of antique jewelry:
earrings and studs
Condition:
very good condition
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Style specifics:
This is something between the Belle Époque and Art Deco.
The Belle Époque
(in French "Belle Époque") is a period of European social history that began at the end of the 19th century with the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and lasted until the First World War (1914-1918).
Taking place during the era of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named retrospectively, when it began to be seen as a "golden age": the great European powers, new technologies improved life, and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and 18th-century styles to modern forms.
In the newly wealthy United States, after the Panic of 1873, this comparable era was called the "Gilded Age." In the United Kingdom, this era coincided with the end of the Victorian era and the so-called "Edwardian era."
In the Belle Époque, coal and cheap labor contributed to the cult of the orchid and enabled the perfection of fruit grown under glass, while the apparatus of state dinners extended to the upper classes; champagne was perfected during the Belle Époque. Exotic feathers and furs played a greater role than ever in fashion, haute couture was invented in Paris, the center of the Belle Époque, where fashion began to evolve according to an annual cycle; in Paris, restaurants like Maxim's reached new splendor and prestige by becoming parade venues for the wealthy, and the Opéra Garnier devoted vast spaces to staircases, similar places for spectacle.
After the mid-century, railways connected all the major cities of Europe to spa resorts like Biarritz and Deauville; their carriages were strictly divided into first and second class, but the wealthiest began to order private carriages, exclusivity being the hallmark of opulent luxury. The bohemian lifestyle acquired a different glamour, practiced in the cabarets of Montmartre.
Art Deco
Abstract motifs and geometric shapes are typical of the Art Deco period. The Art Deco moves away from the soft pastels and organic shapes of its predecessor, Art Nouveau, and draws inspiration from many styles and movements from the early 20th century, including Neoclassicism, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued in the United States until the 1930s. While many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco is purely decorative.
Period:
around 1930
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Material:
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18-carat yellow gold and the white parts in white gold or platinum. (tested with a touchstone)
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Diamond(s):
Two old brilliant-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.20 ct. (color and clarity: G/I, vs/si).
16 rose-cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the rose-cut diamonds, which is common in our trade for this cut.
- All weights, color shades, and clarities of the diamonds are approximate, as the stones are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the mounting. Furthermore, all diamonds are checked by the IJGC laboratory (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) to determine whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are guaranteed 100% natural!
Birthstones:
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks:
No trace.
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Dimensions:
diameter 1.44 cm (0.57 inch) - See photo with a ruler in cm and inches
Weight:
4.20 grams (2.70 dwt)
Référence 58 Facettes : 9806943748425
SKU : 19282-0070
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Vendeur professionnel - Statut : Diamond
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