Big City Lights

Glamorous Art Deco necklace with diamonds in platinum, circa 1930

€ 1,490.00 ^*

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Glamorous Art Deco necklace with diamonds in platinum, circa 1930

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The wild years after the First World War gave women in all European countries a completely new attitude to life. After working for the first time during the war in industry and administration, crafts and healthcare on a large scale, there was no going back to the hearth and home. A general awakening also brought with it new, short hairstyles, new, form-fitting dresses and even new, sensual cosmetics. The new music of the time was equally revolutionary. Charleston, Foxtrot, Texas Tommy and numerous other jazz and swing dances brought a new freedom and physicality to the dance floor. New types of jewellery were naturally part of this, and it is not surprising that one of the most popular new accessories of the 1920s was the long necklace, which moved with the rhythm of the new music and the movements of the body, emphasizing the elegance of the dancer. These long strands of pearls, silk ribbons or fine platinum chains were always accompanied by large pendants on delicate chains. Since, unlike rings or bracelets, there were no practically mandatory formal requirements for their function, the jewelry designers of the time were able to implement their ideas with particular freedom. Apart from the brooch, there is probably no other type of jewelry that expresses the geometric expressiveness of Art Deco as well as the pendant of those years. It is usually elongated, symmetrical and of a cool, diamond-studded elegance. Basic geometric shapes, zigzag lines, stepped designs, but also Chinese and Indian influences characterize the best of these works. The necklace presented here meets these requirements. Crafted from gold with a platinum display side, the firmly mounted pendant almost sparkles with white diamonds in a geometric, cool, sparkling design. A 0.25 ct transitional-cut diamond occupies the center of the pendant, while nine small diamonds are scattered around it. The structure of the piece of jewelry is reminiscent of a lantern, a swinging light-bringer in front of a strange temple. Fine saw cuts form geometric and exotic ornaments. The necklace with its precious trimming is in good condition. The original silver chain is delicately designed and discreetly restrained. For the history of Art Deco pendants, see David Bennet and Daniela Mascetti: Understanding Jewellery, Woodbridge 2010, p. 314.

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Big City Lights

€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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