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Elegant Platinum & White Gold Diamond Pendant, c. 1930 & Later

€ 1,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Elegant Platinum & White Gold Diamond Pendant, c. 1930 & Later

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The wild years after the First World War gave women in all European countries a completely new attitude to life. After working for the first time during the war in industry and administration, trade and healthcare on a large scale, there was no going back to the hearth and home. A general awakening brought with it new short hairstyles, new body-hugging dresses and even new, sensual cosmetics. The new music of the time was just as revolutionary. Charleston, Foxtrot, Texas Tommy and numerous other jazz and swing dances brought a new freedom and physicality to the dance floor. New types of jewellery were naturally part of this, and it is not surprising that long necklaces became particularly popular, moving with the rhythm of the new music and the movements of the body and emphasizing the elegance of the dancer. These long strands of pearls, silk ribbons or fine platinum necklaces were always accompanied by large pendants. Since - unlike rings or bracelets - there were no practically mandatory form specifications for their function, the jewelry designers of the time were able to implement their ideas with particular freedom. They are usually elongated, symmetrical and of a cool, diamond-studded elegance. Basic geometric shapes, zigzag lines, stepped designs, but also Chinese and Indian influences characterize the best of these works. The pendant presented here meets these requirements. Forged from white gold with a platinum display side, the pendant sets sparkling white diamonds in a geometric, cool, sparkling design. An old-cut diamond of 0.25 ct occupies the center of the pendant, while small rose-cut diamonds are scattered along the central axis. The design of the piece of jewelry is reminiscent of a lantern, a swinging light-bringer in front of a strange temple. Fine saw cuts form geometric and exotic ornaments. A look at the back of the pendant reveals that the piece of jewelry was probably originally created as a brooch or was to be worn as a brooch; the remains of the pin attachment can still be seen on the back. It was removed when the loop at the upper end was added more recently. However, it matches the design harmoniously and perfectly. This fine piece of jewelry came to us from Heidelberg.

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€ 1,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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