Truly magnificent Art Deco clip, typical Japonism, coral and carre cut onyx
Antique jewelry object group: brooches
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.
Style: Art Deco
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period.
Period: ca. 1920
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Source of inspiration: Japan
Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Japonism, or Japonisme, the original French term, which is also used in English, is a term for the influence of the arts of Japan on those of the
West. The word was first used by Jules Claretie in his book L'Art Francais en 1872 published in that year. Works arising from the direct transfer of principles of Japanese
art on Western, especially by French artists, are called japonesque.
Precious stones:
coral
onyx
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Birthstones:
Moonstone is the birthstone (or month stone)
for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: width 2.17 cm (0.85 inch), height 3.08 cm (1.21 inch)
Weight: 11.30 gram (7.27 dwt)
Reference Nº: 10015-4334
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