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Antique Diamond and Pearl Belle Époque Brooch, c. 1905


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Antique Diamond and Pearl Belle Époque Brooch, c. 1905
Antique Diamond and Pearl Belle Époque Brooch, c. 1905
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During the Belle Époque, between the end of the 19th century and before the start of the First World War, the lives of wealthy industrialists and aristocrats followed strictly defined patterns. For example, they had to adorn themselves appropriately for every occasion and every age - and woe betide anyone who made a faux pas! A young lady often only received her first white diamond jewellery for her wedding, but she was still required to appear at the wedding ceremony without it. Soon, however, she would be representing her family at festive occasions: At gala dinners, evening receptions or even lavish balls. Here, her diamonds could shine on heavy silks and luxurious velvets. We would love to know what kind of evenings this brooch once experienced - because it was also designed as evening jewellery. The silky, shimmering pearls and sparkling diamonds were perfectly accentuated in the new electric light. They are set in platinum, the most modern and precious metal for this type of jewellery at the beginning of the 20th century. The shape of the brooch is based on the Sevigné pieces of the 18th century, but modernizes the antique form with delicate Art Nouveau curves and such detailed, fine craftsmanship as had never been seen before in any era. The brooch is a high-quality, wearable piece of jewellery history. It was created in the first decade of the 20th century, partly using older diamonds, probably taken from heirlooms. It was later imported to Paris, where we were able to discover it.
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Antique Diamond and Pearl Belle Époque Brooch, c. 1905
À la recherche d’un temps perdu...
€ 2,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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