Art Deco Onyx Ring with a Diamond in White & Yellow Gold, c. 1930

The Black and White Ball

Art Deco Onyx Ring with a Diamond in White & Yellow Gold, c. 1930

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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When Truman Capote hosted the “Black and White Ball” in 1966, even before the doors of the Plaza Hotel in New York had opened to the invited guests, it was clear that this would be THE social event of the year. Not because of the 450 bottles of Taittinger champagne that would be opened that evening, but above all because of the idea of designing the entire evening exclusively in black and white. From the guests’ attire to the decorations: the renowned author’s unwavering commitment to the concept left a unique and truly extraordinary impression. The idea, however, of choosing precisely these two “non-colors” as the theme of the celebration was not entirely new: Art Deco in the 1920s had already elevated white and its counterpart to a frequently used theme in jewellery, clothing, and decoration. This ring from around 1930 serves as a particularly beautiful testament to this. The ring is based on a rectangular shape. Crafted in gold and white gold—a material first discovered for jewelry making in the years just before World War I—the goldsmith was able to present a design of exceptional elegance: A brilliant-cut diamond is set at the center of the design and sparkles in a white gold setting embedded in black onyx. The onyx is set on the sides and creates a wonderfully striking color contrast to the bright white of the metal and the diamond. Thus, the “Black and White” theme becomes apparent the moment the ring is worn on the finger. The piece thus fulfills all the criteria for a special favorite piece of jewelry: high-quality craftsmanship, a modern design, and the joy of perfect form are combined here with first-class artisanal quality.

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The Black and White Ball

€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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