Brilliant Arabesques

Sparkling Antique Belle Époque Bar Brooch With Diamonds, ca. 1910

€ 1,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Sparkling Antique Belle Époque Bar Brooch With Diamonds, ca. 1910

Description

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Hardly part of the repertoire of modern goldsmiths and jewellers today, the bar brooch was once one of the most popular pieces of jewellery of the Belle Époque and could be found in every lady's jewellery wardrobe. From daytime specimens in gold and set with pearls or colourful gemstones to quality diamond pins for the evening, the bar brooch took many forms. This example features high quality appointments and shows off a beautiful length of more than seven inches. A total of twenty-nine old European and rose cut diamonds stud the surface of the brooch. Seven large old European cut diamonds are arranged in size and are each surrounded by a shadow gap, which not only makes them appear larger, but also brighter in the light-dark contrast. Further sawn arabesques of C-curves break through the platinum-covered surface like opposing waves or unfolding leaves, enriching the play of light from the diamonds with effectively contrasting shadows. Originally, such brooches were worn in front of the top button of a high-necked blouse or used to fasten a bow or shawl over the breast: "Large - long - brooches likewise in lace design inside the more solid frame and set entirely in white enhance the effect of the lace veils and lace muslin bows worn so much" (Deutsche Goldschmiede-Zeitung, No. 31, 1910, p. 279). The change of fashions has not diminished the versatility of the bar brooch, as it can also be worn on the lapel of a blazer or coat.

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€ 1,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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