The Language of Fans

Unusual Déco Ring with a Natural Pearl, Emeralds, and Diamonds, c. 1925


€ 4,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Unusual Déco Ring with a Natural Pearl, Emeralds, and Diamonds, c. 1925
Unusual Déco Ring with a Natural Pearl, Emeralds, and Diamonds, c. 1925
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
One accessory that has fallen somewhat out of fashion today is the fan. As early as the Rococo period, elegant court ladies used fans as a means of nonverbal communication. And during the luxury-loving Art Deco era, the fan was, not least, a popular tool to draw attention to one's jewellery. For example, on Valentine’s Day 1929, the Jewelers’ Circular reported: “The most indicative feature of the season as regards evening wear is the popularity of the fan. If the fan is to be used, the fingers must be covered with rings, while the arms must be covered with bracelets, the fan being a means of showing off these ornaments.” On such an evening, with a hand clutching a fan glistening in the electric light, the ring presented here may well have been worn. Its sides are themselves designed like diamond-set fans, or like palmettes: They fan out to the sides to showcase a natural pearl set centrally on a band of calibrated emeralds. The pearl is button-shaped, making it an ideal choice: it does not protrude too high, but instead blends harmoniously into the curve of the ring when viewed in profile. At the same time, its natural shape and silky luster create a charming contrast to the ring’s cool, abstract perfection. With its abstract design, daring play of colours, and fine craftsmanship, the ring is a stunning Art Déco jewel. A beautiful, decorative original from the era of jazz and cabaret. The quote is from The Jewelers’ Circular, Vol. 98 (February 14, 1929), p. 41.
Read more
Size & Details
Unusual Déco Ring with a Natural Pearl, Emeralds, and Diamonds, c. 1925
The Language of Fans
€ 4,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
Our Promise
Our Promise
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.

Learn more