Vintage antique Art Deco neo-Egptian scarab pendant with diamonds sapphires and a Carrera fire opal 1920
Unknown artist
DiamondOpalSapphireGemstone
€ 2.150
Adin Fine Antique Jewellery
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Antique jewelry object group
pendant
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown
Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first sawwide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such asfashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen aselegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
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Style specifics
In our opinion, this object is a product of the third neo-egyptian style. That style has known three revivals since 1800. The first was caused by Napoleon's journey to Egypt (circa 1805-1810). The second revival was caused by the opening of theSuez Canal (circa 1870) and the third was initiated by the discovery of King Tut-Ankh-Amun’s tomb (circa 1922).
Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration
Ancient Egyptian designs
Theme
The image of the scarab, conveying ideas of transformation, renewal, and resurrection, is ubiquitous in ancient Egyptian religious and funerary art. Read all about it in ourJewellery Glossary)
Material
18K yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Eight single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.08ct colour and clarity I/K, si/i
Seven rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Total diamond count
15 pcs.
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Precious stones
14 sapphires (lab produced) (also called verneuil sapphire). The fact that these stones are lab produced has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural sapphires and lab produced sapphires were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.
OneMexican Carrera fire opal
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, sapphire for September and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
height 4,00 cm (1,57 inch)
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Weight
5,20 gram (3,34 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
22207-0030
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