Brooch
ca. 1930 (made)
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Dense concentrations of precious stones were characteristic of the jewellery of the 1920s and 1930s. They were ranked together in geometric patterns and held by the most delicate and discreet platinum settings. This brooch is based on stylised naturalistic ornament, suggesting perhaps water or foliage.
The faceted white diamonds, both brilliant and baguette-cut, contrast with the cabochon emeralds. These emeralds, like the form of the diamond motifs, suggest an Eastern influence. The jewel can be worn either as a brooch, or with the frame detached, as a flexible pendant.
The faceted white diamonds, both brilliant and baguette-cut, contrast with the cabochon emeralds. These emeralds, like the form of the diamond motifs, suggest an Eastern influence. The jewel can be worn either as a brooch, or with the frame detached, as a flexible pendant.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brooch or pendant of platinum composed of tiers set with brilliant and baguette cut diamonds and two cabochon emeralds |
| Brief description | Brooch or pendant, platinum set with diamonds. French, ca. 1930. |
| Physical description | When image is correctly orientated: bottom left. Brooch or pendant. Platinum, composed of tiers set with brilliant and baguette cut diamonds, rising from (or descending beneath, according to use) two loops, one centered by a cabochon emerald. Another cabochon emerald is mounted at the pendant catch. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Marked on gallery: lozenge containing VP with crossed arrows and French standard marks for platinum (dog's head twice) |
| Credit line | The Bettine, Lady Abingdon Collection. Bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole |
| Object history | From the collection of Bettine, Lady Abingdon. |
| Summary | Dense concentrations of precious stones were characteristic of the jewellery of the 1920s and 1930s. They were ranked together in geometric patterns and held by the most delicate and discreet platinum settings. This brooch is based on stylised naturalistic ornament, suggesting perhaps water or foliage. The faceted white diamonds, both brilliant and baguette-cut, contrast with the cabochon emeralds. These emeralds, like the form of the diamond motifs, suggest an Eastern influence. The jewel can be worn either as a brooch, or with the frame detached, as a flexible pendant. |
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| Accession number | M.140-1987 |
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| Record created | January 24, 2003 |
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