La Belle Époque

Antique Hair Barrette with Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, Vienna, c. 1905


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Antique Hair Barrette with Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, Vienna, c. 1905
Antique Hair Barrette with Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, Vienna, c. 1905
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The Belle Époque, the beautiful era, bears its name for a reason. In greater numbers than any previous chapter in jewellery history, it produced wonderful jewellery for every time of day and night. The elegant lady of the evening chose her white jewels from diamonds, pearls and platinum among crystal flacons, powder puffs made of swan's down and precious perfume essences - and those who took this luxury to the extreme even owned diamond-studded hair accessories. This hair barrette is a wonderful testimony to that era, which sought to make even the smallest utility beautiful and luxurious. It is designed in the shape of a slender, horizontal figure of eight, like a symbol of infinity. These sweeping lines are studded all over with shimmering diamond roses. 92 diamonds, totaling around 1.15 ct, sparkle with the fine, understated elegance that only historic diamond cuts can provide. We were able to discover this beautiful and extremely rare piece of jewellery in southern Germany. However, as its hallmark shows, it was probably made in Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century by the goldsmith Josef Siess Söhne. A wonderful gift for someone who has everything - except for an antique diamond-studded hair clip...
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Antique Hair Barrette with Diamonds in Platinum on Gold, Vienna, c. 1905
La Belle Époque
€ 2,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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