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Extravagant Retro Style Pendant-Brooch with Smoky Quartz & Diamonds, Vienna circa 1940


€ 1,690.00 *
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Extravagant Retro Style Pendant-Brooch with Smoky Quartz & Diamonds, Vienna circa 1940
Extravagant Retro Style Pendant-Brooch with Smoky Quartz & Diamonds, Vienna circa 1940
Description
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In the 1930s, tastes changed from the often ethereal, light, openwork jewelry forms of the 1920s to more expansive designs in yellow or red gold. No longer did the filigree sparkle of white diamonds in platinum correspond to the fashion, but powerful, often sculptural designs were suddenly the "must have". This is also referred to as "Retro Style", a late variant of Art Deco. The forms became more sculptural, voluminous and expansive, although still designed from a powerful geometry. The pendant brooch here speaks this language. Its shape and materials make it a jewelry piece typical of the period, circa 1940. The oval composition consists of dynamic spirals of yellow and red gold. A large smoky quartz in warm gray-brown shines in the center. Four old-cut diamonds - here in second use, probably taken from heirlooms - add glittering accents. The hallmarks of the piece reveal that it was made in Vienna, more precisely in the workshop of August Lachner. The well preserved piece came to us from Baden.
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Extravagant Retro Style Pendant-Brooch with Smoky Quartz & Diamonds, Vienna circa 1940
Oh, Vienna
€ 1,690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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