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Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970

$14,000
£10,630.53
€12,156.81
CA$19,560.03
A$21,755.02
CHF 11,359.80
MX$264,735.49
NOK 145,081.94
SEK 136,061.27
DKK 90,730.91
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A sculptural, organic design cuff bracelet by Karl Stittgen circa 1970 featuring diamonds, druzy agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque, and round white pearls, set in a naturalist manner in 18k yellow gold. Stittgen’s design sensibility was both architecture and nature-driven, consisting of finely polished metalwork, often with molten textures layered with gems gathered in vivacious cluster effects. Some of his jewels are highly architectural - as seen in his necklaces and single-stone rings - while others, such as this cuff bracelet, are made in a naturalist sculptural organic style. His logo and maker’s mark was the ginkgo leaf. Stittgen arrived in Vancouver from Germany in 1952 and established himself as a watchmaker, jeweler, architectural connoisseur, and a key player in the very active artistic scene in Vancouver. In time, he became very successful and opened stores in Calgary, San Francisco, and New York. Later in life, he went on to train several Master Goldsmiths. The diamonds in this cuff total approximately 0.50 carats and are H-I color and VS-SI clarity. Signed 'STITTGEN 18K' on the interior, hinged closure measuring 6.25" circumference.

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