Unusual Tiara with Antique Aquamarines in Silver, c. 1910 & Later

Something Old, Something New, Something Blue...

Unusual Tiara with Antique Aquamarines in Silver, c. 1910 & Later

€ 5,590.00 ^*

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!

Aquamarines were rather rare in 19th century jewellery, especially in large crystals. In the first years of the 20th century, however, there was a real fashion wave for these stones, whose colour ranges from pale sea green to an intense blue. There were several reasons for this: Their high brilliance, which was also expressed in electric light; changing fashion, which at the time found so-called "semi-precious stones" more original than the ubiquitous diamonds; a preference for soft pastel colors in clothing and jewellery; and, last but not least, the discovery of new, rich aquamarine deposits in Brazil, where these beautiful gemstones were now being mined in much greater numbers than ever before. The aquamarines sparkling before us here also date from this period. Five large stones in an antique cushion cut are lined up next to each other in a simple yet effective way. Their cuts have been created by hand, each individual aquamarine has its own proportions on closer inspection, and yet they appear harmonious next to each other. Apart from the curved arches that hold the aquamarines in a wave-like manner and the elegant crown settings of the stones themselves, no ornament distracts from the effect of the aquamarines. The arched element with the aquamarines was originally designed as a crown-shaped hair comb. We have added the simple silver hoop so that the jewellery can now be worn in the hair again in a simpler way: Now the tiara combines something old, something new, something blue... and instead of something borrowed, it lends its wearer a touch of the ethereal elegance of the Belle Époque. This beautiful and exceptionally wearable tiara comes with an independent material appraisal, which we have had specially prepared.

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The tiara is a classic form of jewelry that evolved from the crown but, unlike the crown, does not communicate aristocratic rank. Its task is simply to adorn its wearer: it ennobles through beauty. Towards the end of the 19th century, the tiara also increasingly became the adornment of the Victorian bride, who wore the piece of jewellery, often received as a wedding gift, for the first time as she walked down the aisle.

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Size & Details

Something Old, Something New, Something Blue...

€ 5,590.00 ^*

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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Something Old, Something New, Something Blue...

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