Dress Clip
1935-1940 (made)
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The vibrant colours of hardstones remained an important aspect of Art Deco jewellery through the 1930s. The simple form and striking colour contrast of this Cartier clip combine to create a piece of elegant minimalism echoing the restrained lines of contemporary architectural detailing.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise |
| Brief description | Dress clip, of gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise, Cartier, Paris, 1935-40. |
| Physical description | Dress clip, of gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Summary | The vibrant colours of hardstones remained an important aspect of Art Deco jewellery through the 1930s. The simple form and striking colour contrast of this Cartier clip combine to create a piece of elegant minimalism echoing the restrained lines of contemporary architectural detailing. |
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| Accession number | M.184-2007 |
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| Record created | April 24, 2008 |
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