Architectural Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1930

Centred by an old brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.70 ct, this Art Deco platinum bracelet from circa 1930 carries the poised elegance of its period with quiet assurance. Its openwork diamond-set centre is continued by slender articulated links, bringing the total to 55 natural diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 ct. Refined, architectural and graceful on the wrist.

Jewellery Type
bracelet

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.
See also: Art Deco
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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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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.70ct
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.16ct
52 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an approximate total weight of 1.54ct

Total diamond count
55 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 2.40 ct with an average colour and clarity of F/I, vs/i

- Any diamond weights, colour grades, and clarity stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the piece.

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Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
16,30 cm (6,42 inch) x 1,30 cm (0,51 inch)
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Weight
12,10 gram (7,78 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26117-0106

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