French Art Deco Diamond Ruby Rock Crystal Platinum 18KGold Tennis Racquet Brooch

Fabulous, multi-faceted jewel which may be worn as a pendant on a diamond Riviera necklace, a wide torque style necklace or suspended from a more delicate chain when turned 360 degrees, as a clip brooch, as a large stunning ring when clipped to a wide band, even as a hair ornament. Clip brooches of the Art Deco period were designed to be transformable, facilitating use in a variety of interesting ways. The asymmetrical swirl design suggests movement and complements the flow of high quality multi-cut diamonds and rubies. Circa 1935 A similar pair of diamond and ruby scroll clip brooches made for Cartier New York circa 1935 are illustrated in Cartier 1900...

Drayson jewels seldom come onto the market, but when they do, discerning collectors take notice. The unusual, stylish design paired with exquisite workmanship make them highly desirable and recognizable. This fine transformable Art Deco wings...

There are circle brooches and then there are spectacular circle brooches- this one is the latter. Superb quality, composed of 26 excellent quality Old European cut diamonds for a to...

A very fine and highly attractive Art Deco period Gubelin diamond, platinum and enamel dragon pendant lapel watch. E. Gubelin, Lucerne Circa 1920 In Asian mythology, the dragon represents the principle of heaven, prestige and power. It is associated with the Chinese Imperial family. Some of the finest jewels of the Art Deco period were influenced by exotic Asian motifs which included mythical creature motifs, symmetry and balance. Gubelin is known for its exquisite high-end jewellery, gemstone expertise and discerning clientele. The house celebrates 160 years in business in 2024 and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The open-work case of the pendant lapel watch features approximately 1.50 TCW of full-cut and single-cut diamonds with black enamel accents, suspended from a horizontal diamond bar brooch. The back reveals a watch with Arabic numerals, pearl white dial, black enamel birds in flight amidst stylized clouds and a dynamic black enamel dragon. Mounted in platinum. Marks: Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss signed on dial; French assay mark Condition: Very Good- diamonds fully intact; the watch is in working order, not guaranteed to keep exact time; age appropriate wear to enamel. Length: 2.25 inches May be worn as a lapel watch or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant. References: Christie's April 15 2003 lot 219 for a diamond lapel watch by Gubelin. Art Deco diamond lapel watches...

Naturalistically modeled spider brooch in 18k gold with rich red guilloche enameled body and cabochon ruby eyes. 20th Century The spider represents mystery, power and spiritual grow...

Beautiful, unusual Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby ring. Circa 1920 Designed as a diamond basket laden with cabochon sapphire fruit and carved ruby foliage. The basket centers a 1.2 carat marquise shaped diamond above an emerald cut .60 carat diamond, flanked by a pair of Old European cut collet set diamonds, .30 TCW, with 8 single cut diamonds composing the body of the basket and 4 collet set Old Mine diamonds interspersed with the sapphires and ruby gemstones. Tutti Frutti Art Deco rings are exceedingly rare, most creations were designed in the form of brooches. A fruit bowl brooch designed by Charles Jacqueau and made by Picq for Cartier, features similar round cabochon gemstones to the pair of sapphires in this ring. Interestingly, this Cartier brooch was sold to Princesse de Polignac, bought back into stock and subsequently resold the very same day to Grand Duke Paul of Russia, illustrated in Cartier 1900...

Unique Art Deco brooch from ca. 1930 in the form of a flower bouquet within a crystal vase. Amazingly well hand-crafted and beautifully designed, the brooch has been worked in platinum with Old European cut and old cut marquis shaped diamonds...

Brooch in platinum and 18 karats white gold, grotesque and owl hallmarks. Rectangular shaped, this beautiful art deco jewel is openworked with ribbons motifs, set with brilliant- cut...

Statement art deco inspired convertible necklace to brooch with rock crystal. Approximately 12 carats of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. Platinum and 18-karat white gold. ...

An delightful Cartier Art Deco brooch, the brooch comprising an openwork rectangular plaque with two central coral bars with rock crystal sides...

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...

A stunning Art Deco pin brooch from the 1930’s that is impressively made with extreme quality, as seen in the settings work on the back and front o...