Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist
Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross by Unknown artist

Vintage Fifties Art Deco inspired platinum diamond cross 1950

Unknown artist

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  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    pendant

    Condition
    very good condition
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    Style
    Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
    See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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    Style specifics
    This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

    Period
    ca. 1950
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Source of inspiration
    Christianity

    Theme
    Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

    Material
    platinum (touchstone tested)
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    Diamonds
    One brilliant cut diamondwith an estimated weight of ± 0.25ct
    37 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct

    Total diamond count
    38 pcs.

    Total diamond weight
    approx. 1.15 crt with an average colour and clarity G/J, vs/i

    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.

    Birthstones
    Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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    Hallmarks
    No trace.
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    Dimensions
    height 5,10 cm (2,01 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    4,80 gram (3,09 dwt)

    Adin Reference Nº
    22074-0047

    Copyright photography
    Adin, fine antique jewellery

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  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

    Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.

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    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

    •“Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision

    •“Circle of ….” In their opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil

    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist