Victor Vasarely 1985 Op-Art Jolie Bracelet Sterling with Nacre and Black Enamel

An Op-art Geometric earrings designed by Victor Vasarely (1906-1997). Exceptional wearable pieces of art, created in London England by the Op-art artist Victor Vasarely, back in the...

A rare art-nouveau aesthetic bracelet made in Barcelona. This is a very rare highly decorated bracelet, created in Barcelona Spain during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900. This Catalonian bracelet was designed with fantastic Noucentisme organic and floral patterns with a reminiscence to the architect Antoni Gaudi. It was masterfully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and parts in 18 karats gold, with texture, hammered, and chiseled finishes. The fantasy floriated elements are embellished with applications of blue, green, and peach glass enamels. Fitted with a concealed push boxed lock. This Bracelet The Spanish modernist designers are of the highest quality. The silver work is solid and very substantial. The Barcelona silversmiths were well known for combining sterling silver with gold in their jewelry pieces. This bracelet is a wonderful example with beautiful links adorned with 18 Karat Yellow Gold and enamels. The bracelet has a wonderful nature- inspired motif resembling the architect Antoni Gaudi. This is one of the finest modernist bracelets we have handle. When is worn, it is a superb statement of design, modernist ideals, and the finest craftsmanship. The bracelet is magnificent with no trace of wear. Noucentisme From within the furnace of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, grew an art movement in the early 20th century that influenced painters, writers, architects, garden designers — and jewelers. The movement, called Noucentisme, arose as a reaction to an earlier artistic period known as Modernisme, which was associated with modernist movements throughout Europe. Noucentisme reflected the Catalan aesthetic -which is, of course, in opposition to Spanish and European influences- and turned to the region’s spiritual roots. Noucentisme has been poetically described as “a term without outlines, almost indefinable,” that pretends to gather “the palpitations of time.” The painter Joaquín Sunyer described the characteristics of Noucentisme in a broad way: Imaginative art, Intellectualism, Art for art’s sake Order, perfection, and beauty. One of the movement’s founders, a lawyer and artist named Eugeni D’Ors, believed that humankind wished to enter a new period of “morality” and that the ideal motto for a new society would be “the work well done.” Noucentisme jewelry is muscular yet sensual, which might also describe Catalan nationalism. Artistically, the form espouses clear geometrical structures, harmony of all the parts and work that demonstrates careful design as opposed to impulsiveness. The materials often used in Noucentisme jewelry are rose cut diamonds, synthetic spinel, marcasite, synthetic sapphires, aquamarine and turquoise; and silver, gold, and combinations of the two, with details of platinum. Enamels are used as highlights. The pieces feature hammered surfaces with spirals and stepped figures. Rectangular forms are preferred to ovals. Famous Noucentisme artists were writers -especially of poetry- architects, sculptors, and painters, such; Ramón Sunyer I Clará, (1869-1963), Jaume Mercadé i Queralt, (1887-1967), Manolo Hugué, (1872-1945) and the jewelers Fuset y Grau...

Enameled buckle bracelet designed by Gucci. This is an iconic vintage buckle bracelet created in Milano Italy by the luxury house of Gucci, back in 1970's. This buckle bracelet model is rare and was crafted in solid .925/,999 sterling silver with high polished finish. It is embellished with three striped lines which are applied with yellow, red and brownish hot enamels. It is fitted with a concealed hinged opening lock and a flexible buckle closure system. As a note vintage pieces of Gucci like this, in this impeccable condition are very rare and hard to see in the market. This is a great collectible item. Country: Milano Italy. Period: Modernist, 1970. Weight: 55.9 Grams, (35.85 Dwt,). Size: Fit very comfortable a wrist up to 7.5 inches (19 Cm). Measure: The width is 27 mm (1.06 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with maker's mark, the Italian assay hallmarks and signed, "GUCCI ITALY .925 S". Gucci The company was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence, when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand. Collateral: This Gucci buckle bracelet...

An aesthetic Noucentisme bracelet designed by Fuset & Grau. This is a fabulous aesthetic bracelet, created in Barcelona Spain by the renowned jewelers and designers of Fuset & Grau, back in the 1930. The amazing Catalonian bracelet has been crafted in solid sterling silver with accents in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with applications of greens, purples and blues glass enamels. Clearly the bracelet belongs to the Catalan artistic movement called Noucentista and shows us four main panels, two of them decorated with two slightly different magical beasts of an Asian character, which are decorated with carved fangs, and two with geometric floriated motifs, which are decorated with two cabochons carved in corals. Fuset y Grau...

This is a very rare Art Nouveau - Art Deco violet pansy flower parure with a matching bracelet and brooch with exquisite flowers decorated with varied hues of purple enamel, with gre...

THIS IS A STUNNING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRACELET DATING TO THE ART DECO PERIOD WITH MAGNIFICENT IMAGES IN GUILLOCHE ENAMEL OVER STERLING SILVER - A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY BRACELET AND DATING TO CIRCA 1910-1930! This bracelet is truly magnificent. And it is so rare to find these Egyptian Revival jewels. There are 4 oval enamel panels featuring images of ancient Egypt with Pharoahs, Heiroglyphics, Birds and more. These are beautifully done on guilloche sterling silver with cream colored backgrounds. They have lovely royal blue borders. The oval links alternate with round links with black enamel. This bracelet dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1910 - 1930. During the 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and brought on what is referred to as "archaeological revival jewelry...

This is an incredibly unique Russian bracelet from the Victorian era in sterling silver and black enamel. The enamel work is incredibly detailed and features swirled patterns that cr...

Unusual German Art Deco genuine amber and enamel link bracelet from the 1930's. Matte lime green enamel contrasts beautifully against the rectangular cu...