The little black ones

Antique earrings with onyx & diamonds, Germany circa 1935


€ 890.00 *
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Antique earrings with onyx & diamonds, Germany circa 1935
Antique earrings with onyx & diamonds, Germany circa 1935
Description
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Both in jewellery and in fashion, shapes and colors are subject to a constant change of meaning. In the 19th century, black jewellery made of materials such as jet, onyx, enamel or iron was considered a sign of mourning. Towards the end of the century, however, social conventions changed: Black jewellery was no longer exclusively memorial jewelry that commemorated the deceased and could therefore be worn beyond the actual mourning period. With the Fin de Siècle and especially in Art Deco, the color black finally came into fashion and was increasingly appreciated for its austere elegance. The famous "little black dress" created by Coco Chanel in 1926 became the epitome of good taste. This elegant pair of earrings from around 1935 exemplifies this trend. The delicate earrings are made of 14-karat yellow gold. A deep black onyx is set in a pendant setting. A small diamond sparkles in a fine carré setting. This expressive ear jewelry has lost none of its modernity to this day. We discovered this fine pair here in Berlin.
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Antique earrings with onyx & diamonds, Germany circa 1935
The little black ones
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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