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Antique Ribbon Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Emeralds in Platinum, c. 1920

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Antique Ribbon Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Emeralds in Platinum, c. 1920

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In the first decades after 1900, bows were a very popular motif among goldsmiths throughout Europe. Their shape could be freely adapted to suit individual tastes: Sometimes we encounter naturalistic designs in the spirit of the Belle Époque, then again strictly abstract designs that are already reminiscent of Art Deco. However, the particular challenge was always to reproduce the flowing forms of the soft fabric in the hard precious metal - a challenge that often led to quite extraordinary feats of bravura. This unusually precious ribbon bow was created around 1920. Brightly sparkling diamonds and glowing green emeralds adorn the overlapping bands of the finest platinum. Saw cuts and large openings allow the diamonds to almost float in their bezel settings. The center is set with three large old-cut diamonds, which exhibit excellent clarity and brilliance. The curved outer lines look as if they have been painted with an elegant brushstroke of green light: It hardly seems possible that countless emeralds, each cut to perfection, have been arranged here to form a continuous band of gemstone. According to their distinctive inclusion patterns, the emeralds in the brooch originate from Brazil. Brazilian emeralds reached Europe in large quantities from 1910, which is a clue to the dating of the brooch. However, the design also stands between the naturalistic designs around 1910 and the more rigid symmetries of the following years. In Understanding Jewellery, Woodbridge 2010, pp. 281-283 and 314-316, David Bennet and Daniela Mascetti show numerous examples of other bow brooches that contribute to the dating of this example. We were able to purchase the brooch here in Berlin. Its fine execution is a particular delight. An independent expert's report has confirmed the quality of the materials and is enclosed with the brooch.

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