Wearing History: The Allure of the Art Deco Diamond Brooch

A splendid Art Deco platinum brooch, dating back to the captivating era of the 1930s. This exquisite piece showcases the distinctive Art Deco style, characterized by abstract motives and geometrical forms. Adorned with a total of 65 dazzling diamonds, including three old mine brilliant cut diamonds and 62 single brilliant cut diamonds, with an approximate total weight of 2.00 carats. The diamonds exhibit a lovely G/K color and si/i clarity, adding to the brooch's allure.

This brooch is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a conversation starter at any gathering, an enigma that leaves everyone wondering where you acquired such a unique treasure. It reflects your distinctive taste and the audacity to wear something that others may not yet fully comprehend, showcasing your appreciation for quality and craftsmanship.

Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: unknown

Style: Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1930
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Material: platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamond(s): Three old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.66ct.
62 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 1.34ct.

Total diamond count: 65 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 2.00 crt. with an average colour and clarity: G/K, si/i.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Also we have all diamonds screened by the IJGC - lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural!

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: 5,30 cm (2,09 inch) x 1,22 cm (0,48 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 7,90 gram (5,08 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20196-0011

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