Glassy Tint of the Waves

Chic Retro Style Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet, c. 1950s


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Chic Retro Style Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet, c. 1950s
Chic Retro Style Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet, c. 1950s
Description
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"The aquamarine... has the glassy tint of the waves of the sea." Charles Blanc, Art in Ornament and Dress, 1875 The history of jewellery is characterized by tension and constant change: gold and silver alternated, figurative forms gave way to abstract ones, and a fashion for white diamond jewellery was followed by an era in which coloured gemstones were in demand. Such a change was also evident in the 1930s: After a decade of cool, elegant white jewellery - graphic, clear and two-dimensional in design - a counter-movement emerged. People now loved sculptural designs in yellow gold, voluminous and set with brightly colored stones. This style of jewelry, also known as "retro style", remained popular well into the post-war period. Aquamarine in particular became a coveted colored stone during this time. It was found on rings, earrings, necklaces and even bracelets. Four of these gemstones are combined in this piece of jewelry and their aqua blue color perfectly illustrates the origin of their name: the term aquamarine means "sea water" and comes from Latin. The aquamarines used here, with a total weight of more than ten carats, are characterized by their particular clarity and are ideally accentuated by their faceting. Sculptural gold frames surround the stones, while white gold elements with small diamonds are attached on both sides. The gem-set segments are connected at regular intervals by gold links. The bracelet from around 1955 came to us here in Berlin and is in excellent condition.
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Chic Retro Style Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet, c. 1950s
Glassy Tint of the Waves
€ 6,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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