Exquisite Gagat & Diamond Earrings From Our Workshop Made From an Art Deco Watch Bracelet

The Course of Time

Exquisite Gagat & Diamond Earrings From Our Workshop Made From an Art Deco Watch Bracelet

€ 2,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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

Black and white, brilliance and shadow, day and night – the contrasts that define the dynamic decade of Art Deco remain fascinating to this day. The late 1920s were marked by social and economic tensions: immense new wealth, previously unknown pleasures such as cinema, but also transformative developments like the spread of the automobile. It is no surprise that during this period a new fashion emerged – one that sought to break radically with what had come before. Art Deco was international, dazzlingly bright with the sparkle of diamonds and modern in its bold, geometric forms. Particularly in the early years of the new style, there was a preference for monochrome palettes – black and white – and above all, for platinum, which was used for the first time on a larger scale during this era. Later, yellow gold made a return, and taste began to shift. The earrings presented here reflect the style of the late 1920s. A fine ear wire suspends broad, gleaming platinum tops. Diamonds cover every part of the surface, composed of geometric base forms. The upper parts are made of several articulated links, allowing the earrings to sway gently and elegantly when worn. At the lower end, a large drop-shaped jet pendant is attached (see “Learn more”). It forms a striking contrast to the bright tones of platinum and diamonds, adding volume to the flat design of the tops. At the same time, its low specific weight makes the earrings comfortable to wear despite their impressive size. The diamond-set elements originally came from an Art Deco watch bracelet – from one of those tiny-dialled wristwatches that are rarely worn today. Our goldsmith added the jet drops and gold ear wires to the platinum elements from around 1930 and, in true Art Deco spirit, created these earrings. With each movement, the deep black of the jet produces a captivating play of light and shadow.

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Jett, also "Gagat" or "Black Amber" is a special form of petrified coal, which was already used in prehistoric times as jewellery because of its unique shine and the easy carvability. The Romans already made jewellery and amulets from jagate; from the Middle Ages onwards, it was used in Europe to make mourning jewellery and rosaries. At the end of the 19th century, the real heyday of jet fashion began. Because of its light weight, the material offered the possibility of making large pieces of jewellery from it, as was the fashion of the time. The World's Fair of 1851 in London made carvings from jet, which was mined mainly in Whitby, England, famous all over the world. After Queen Victoria banned the wearing of jewellery (with the exception of jet and pearls) at the English court following the death of Prince Consort Albert in 1861, brooches, necklaces and earrings were considered the most popular mourning jewellery for a relatively long time.

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€ 2,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

Our Promise

We want you to be 100% satisfied! For that reason, we examine, describe and photograph all of our jewellery with the utmost care.

You can rely on our years of experience in the trade and our expertise as a professional art historians for reviews of the antique jewellery. As a member of various trade organisations and the British Society of Jewellery Historians, we remain committed to the highest possible degree of accuracy. In our descriptions, we always also indicate any signs of age and defects and never hide them in our photos – this saves you from any unpleasant surprises when your package arrives.

Should you for some reason not be satisfied, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find a solution together. In any case, you can return any article within one month and we will refund the full purchase price.

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