Graphic Grace – Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Bracelet, Circa 1920 1920
Unknown artist
Adin Fine Antique Jewellery
- About the artwork
An unmistakably Deco piece from the 1920s, this platinum bracelet brings together bold geometry and quiet craftsmanship. Its central trio of old-cut diamonds (approx. 2.90ct total) is framed by polished onyx and over a hundred rose-cut diamonds, arranged with confident symmetry. The fine engraving along both sides is a subtle nod to the masterful hands behind every detail — from the design sketch to the goldsmithing, setting, and finish. On the wrist, it feels sculptural yet refined: modern in line, timeless in spirit.
Antique jewelry object group
bracelet
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
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism,and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purelydecorative.
Period
ca. 1920
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Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 1.30ct colour and clarity J/K, si
Two old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.70ct colour and clarity H/J, vs/i
28 old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.90ct colour and clarity H/J, si/i
132 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 without rose cuts
31 pcs.
Total diamond weightwithout the 132 rose cuts
approx. 2.90 crt
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Precious stones
24 onyx
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and onyx for July.
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Engraving
Both sides of the bracelet are skilfully hand-engraved with a decorative motif typical of the period.
Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
length 17,00 cm (6,69 inch), widest part bracelet 1,65 cm (0,65 inch)
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Weight
19,40 gram (12,47 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
24323-0290
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