Transitional Belle Époque to Early Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings 1920

Unknown artist

DiamondSapphireGemstone
€ 17.500

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

• About the artwork

  Circa 1920, a pair of transitional late Belle Époque to early Art Deco drop earrings in platinum and 18ct yellow gold, each centred with an oval sapphire, together weighing approximately 12.40 carats, within a fine border of 58 diamonds and suspendedfrom a diamond set terminal. The openwork backs and delicate millegraining keep the look light on the ear, yet the crisp oval frames hint at the decade to come.

  Jewellery Type
  earrings
  
  Condition
  very good condition
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  Country of origin
  unknown
  
  Style
  Transitional, late Belle Époque moving towards early Art Deco, roughly the 1910s to early 1920s. See also: Art Deco.
  
  Belle Époque (French for “Beautiful Era”) is a retrospective label for European taste from the late nineteenth century up to 1914, often associated in jewellery with lightness, elegance, and a preference for refined sparkle that latergives way to early Art Deco geometry.
  Overview of style periods: style periods
  
  Style specifics
  This piece sits between late Belle Époque and early Art Deco, combining Belle Époque lightness with the first clearer, more structured lines.
  
  Belle Époque
  In jewellery, Belle Époque design is typically airy and refined, often using platinum or platinum topped gold, with diamonds set in openwork and finished with very fine detailing, for example millegrain, garland and ribbon motifs, bows, and lacelike effects.
  
  Early Art Deco
  Early Art Deco begins to favour stronger geometry and symmetry, sharper outlines, and clearer contrast, while keeping precious materials and meticulous workmanship. Typical cues include stepped forms, a more architectural layout, and precisely placedaccent stones.
  
  Period
  ca. 1920
  Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
  
  Material 18K
  yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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  Diamonds
  Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.24ct
  56 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.40ct
  
  Total diamond count
  58 pcs.
  
  Total diamond weight
  approx. 0.64 crt with an average colour and clarity F/H, vvs/si
  
  - When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.
  
  - All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
  
  Precious stones
  Two sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 12.40ct
  
  All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
  It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.
  
  Birthstones
  Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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  Hallmarks
  No trace.
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  Dimensions
  3,00 cm (1,18 inch) x 1,76 cm (0,69 inch)
  see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
  
  Weight
  6,30 gram (4,05 dwt)
  
  Adin Reference Nº
  26007-0010
  
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  Adin, fine antique jewellery
  
  

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• About the artist

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