Art Deco Archives

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This Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring is a little unusual (in my opinion, anyway) for 1920 Art Deco because its lines are curved. You see a lot of sharp edges and hard angles in Deco jewelery, but this ring is positively voluptuous. I think it’s marvelous. And how boldly fabulous, with that 4.5 ct center diamond and the contrast of the diamonds and sapphires framing it. This ring belongs on a hand that is holding champagne.

You’re going to see a lot of Art Deco pieces on this blog. It’s my favorite era for jewelry – that, and Edwardian.

Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring, circa 1920. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring is going to be part of Sotheby’s Important Jewels Sale in New York on 20 September 2012 – click here for the listing. All information and photos of this piece are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Sotheby’s description:

Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 USD

Centered by an old mine cushion-cut diamond weighing approximately 4.50 carats, framed by alternating rows set with numerous old European-cut diamonds and sugarloaf cabochon sapphires, the undergallery and shank of floral design, size 6½, circa 1920.

This is a diamond and emerald lavaliere from 1930 (a wonderful year for jewelry).

I love a lavaliere necklace – so elegant and delicate. This one is particularly pretty, I think, with the way the emerald is framed. The chain is also very intricate and beautiful, and the clasp detail is stunning. The stones are also no joke, despite how delicate it is: the emerald is 6 carats and the diamonds total 10.5 carats.

You could dress this up or down. I can see it going out to dinner with a silk blouse and nice jeans or down a red carpet above a cobalt blue sweetheart neckline. Really, I’d be perfectly happy to wear it around my house with my bathrobe. It’s beautiful.

This piece is going to be part of Sotheby’s Important Jewels Sale in New York on 20 September 2012 – click here for the listing. All information and photos of this piece are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Sotheby’s description:

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Lavallière, Circa 1930.

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD

Set with an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 6.00 carats, the floral drops, openwork chain and clasp set with numerous old European-cut diamonds and one baguette diamond, together weighing approximately 10.25 carats, further accented by numerous single-cut diamonds, length 16 inches, one diamond missing.

Luscious Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring.

Lovely lavaliere.

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Lavallière, Circa 1930.

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Lavallière, Circa 1930.

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