Beauty in Uncertain Times

Glamorous Art Deco Silver and 12.73 ct Diamond Bracelet, circa 1940

€ 12,980.00 ^*

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Glamorous Art Deco Silver and 12.73 ct Diamond Bracelet, circa 1940

Description

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

Glamorous bracelets set with radiant white diamonds were the great passion of Art Deco. Every lady who could afford it wore such treasures on her wrist - often not just individually, but several of them, combined into a radiant arrangement of luxury. This is how we know the Hollywood stars of those years in old black-and-white photographs that still shape our idea of the great screen divas today. The bracelet here belongs in this environment. It shines in the cool brilliance of 129 diamonds of different cuts and of an impressive 12.73 carats. A repeat of stylized floral motifs and smaller, simple clasps as intermediate links form the jewelry. Cleverly considered, the repeat is endless due to the visually disappearing clasp. The bracelet can therefore turn on the arm as desired and yet always looks magnificent. We date the piece of jewelry to the years around 1940, when Art Deco shapes became stronger and evolved from the overly filigree style of the 1920s. In addition, two circumstances support the dating of the bracelet to the years of the war: first, the work is not made of platinum, but of silver. Secondly, the diamonds are from older jewelry and were set for this bracelet in secondary use. Historical old cuts and smaller diamond roses were used. Due to the war in Europe, the old trade routes were interrupted; the goldsmiths of those years had to work with the material that was available to them locally. Platinum, for example, was no longer available in sufficient quantities at the beginning of the world war, which is why the change of material to gold or silver was not only voluntary. Likewise, the trade routes for the delivery of precious gemstones were interrupted due to the war, which is why one had to rely on the use of already existing gemstones. This gives the jewelry of the 1940s a special unique character. Because making a virtue out of necessity - that's what the goldsmiths of those years were excellent at! We like the ribbon because it allows us to experience the circumstances of its creation: One sees the desire for beauty in difficult times and also the will to create something new from the tradition of goldsmithing. To this day, this vibrant energy can be felt in the design.

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Beauty in Uncertain Times

€ 12,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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