Hennells Art Deco Bracelet in Rock Crystal, Emerald & Diamond 1929

A stunning pair of Art Deco diamond drop earrings c.1935, each designed as a long drop of three graduated old European brilliant cut diamonds weighing a combined total of 7.67cts, in...

A beautiful Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring c.1930 designed as two stylised peacock feathers in a vertical cross over design, the ‘eyes’ of each feather formed of either a hexagon...

A beautiful pair of matching Art Deco diamond and platinum clips c.1925, each of triangular form and openwork design set with a mix of different diamond cuts including round, baguett...

An Art Deco amethyst and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This jabot pin brooch is set each end with large pear shaped briolette cut amethysts. The gemstones are connected by a single ...

An Art Deco monochrome stylised floral brooch, circa 1925. The brooch is designed with a floral motif in the centre, set with old cut diamonds and accented with pieces of carved and ...

A fabulous Art Deco ‘Un Cercle’ clip brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels c.1931, the brooch of open circular form set throughout with brilliant cut diamonds, embellished to each side with baguette diamonds and to the centre front with an angular geometric motif channel set with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, the lower half with cut out details adding to the contrast between the curved and straight edges, all in platinum with a hinged opening, the top right quarter folding forwards to allow the brooch to be clipped in place. This is an iconic VCA design that has featured in books and exhibitions on the jewellery of this prestigious Maison. An archival advert for ‘Un Cercle’ shows how versatile the clip is, the clever mechanism allowing it to be pinned easily to hats, clothing and even an evening bag. Anywhere you need a touch of pure glamour, pin the ‘Circle’ and it is instantly elevated. Maker Van Cleef & Arpels Period Circa 1931 Origin French Gemstones 14 x baguette diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 1.2cts 81 x brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 6.4cts Setting Platinum signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bte SGDC numbered and with workshop mark for Rubel Freres and French assay mark Weight 23 grams Dimensions 4.9cm / 1.9” in diameter 0.5cm / 0.2” wide at narrowest point tapering to 1.1cm / 0.43” at widest point Condition Very fine Literature & Exhibitions See ‘Set in Style – The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels’, Sarah D. Coffin p.225 for an image of this brooch design alongside an archival advert for it. Directors Notes The names of Jean and Robert Rubel are relatively unknown today but during the 1920s and 30s they ran one of the most important jewellery workshops in Paris. Responsible for creating many beautiful and iconic jewels of the period, predominantly for Van Cleef & Arpels, the firm was one of the ‘unsung heroes’ of French haute joaillerie in the first half of the 20th Century. Before emigrating from Hungary to France, the brothers had run a successful jewellery shop in their native Budapest. They settled in Paris and opened a workshop at 22 rue Vivienne, not far from the Place Vendôme, in 1915. They gradually built their business and reputation for fine quality craftsmanship and within ten years they were working for some of the most prestigious Parisian jewellers. One such client was Van Cleef & Arpels who began working with Rubel Frères sometime around 1923 and the two firms would go on to form a close working relationship that would last for twenty years. They remained in Paris, quietly creating their masterpieces for sale in the Place Vendome boutiques, until 1939. It was then that they were offered the opportunity to move to America where Van Cleef & Arpels had recently opened offices. The two brothers were asked to set up and supervise a workshop in New York which would make the Van Cleef jewellery...

This magnificent bracelet is an exceptionally fine example of its era. Handcrafted in platinum and artfully à-jour-set with 492 old-cut diamonds and 62 square-cut emeralds, this brac...

A rare bracelet by the quintessential American designer David Webb, presenting two large elements of very fine rock crystal carved in undulating forms and embellished, on their crown...

Rock Crystal & Diamond Oversized Cuff Bracelet Gold Type: 18K White Gold Measurements: 2.5" wide

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David Webb crystal cuff bracelet, finely crafted in 18 k white gold and platinum, featuring carved rock crystal and brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing...

An unusual cuff bracelet in rock crystal with rubies (8 cts) and diamonds (2.60 cts). Circa 1980s.