Art Deco Diamond Platinum White Gold Bracelet / Bandeau ca. 1915

Beautifully carved malachite and rose gold dome ring made in Russia, ca. 1915. The rich color in shades of green is enhanced by the expertise of the carver. A statement piece for the independant lady - colorful but elegant at the same time. The luxuriant, swirling patterns of malachite have striking light and dark green marbling that is unmistakable. The startling beauty of this stone has come to represent sensuality and beauty. With its concentric, eye-like rings of green that mimic the eye of a peacock feather, this stone has captured the imagination of many cultures for ages. The first culture to use malachite for adornment was ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC. The Egyptians used malachite as an ornamental stone in jewelry and art. The stone was imported from King Solomon's infamous copper mines on the Red Sea. Archeologists have found Egyptian tomb paintings using malachite gemstones that had been ground into paint that colored the walls. It was also ground into a fine dust and mixed with galena, a thick paste used to make kohl, on slate palettes to be painted onto eyelids as a cosmetic and talisman against evil. Vivid green malachite kohl is believed to be Cleopatra's favorite cosmetic, and she was buried with a large vase of it for use in her afterlife. Malachite also played an important role in European paintings during the Renaissance period of the 15th and 16th centuries as a pigment for paints and dyes. It is believed that many of the green colors found in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel painting were painted with malachite-based oil paints. It was the Russian Romanov...

Earrings, 950/0 platinum, circa 2.5 carats sapphires with intense color – medium to dark blue – matched to graduate perfectly and circa 1.5 carats of diamonds. Elegant and feminine earrings...

Exceptional diamond and white gold bracelet. The bracelet is very flexible and therefore adapts to different wrist sizes. Total weight of diamonds: 19.20 carats (595 white diamonds)....

These finely crafted delicate Edwardian earrings from ca. 1910 are perfect for a sophisticated lady. Sparkling rose cut diamonds, set in white gold complement lustrous seed pearls in...

An exquisite creation of jewelry making! This Edwardian neckless is composed of rose cut diamonds set in platinum and lustrous seed pearls arranged in a refined pattern. The beautif...

Amazing black diamond and white gold bracelet. The bracelet is very flexible and therefore adapts to different wrist sizes. Total weight of diamonds: 19 carats. Chic and sporty at th...

Europe, 1920's. Set with 87 brilliant-cut diamonds, 6 baguette-cut diamonds and 456 single-cut diamonds with a total weight of about 22,0 ct. Mounted in platinum. Marked on the back:...

Do not miss out on this 10 carat jaw dropping piece of fine jewelry history! An immaculate platinum art deco diamond bracelet made in 1920 is waiting to be added to your collection! This intricate piece is composed of an approximately 2.5 carats center stone surrounded by a plethora of different sized diamonds totaling over 10 carats and set by platinum. The center bezel is set with a round European cut diamond weighing approx 1.59 carats with an S12 clarity grade, L-M color range, and good proportions and finish. On the tongue side the bezel is set with a round European cut diamond weighing approx 0.49 carats with an S12 clarity grade, I-J color range and good proportions and finish. The bezel on the latch side is set with a round European cut diamond weighing approx 0.82 carats with VS1 clarity, slightly brownish J-K color range and good proportions and finish. The prong is set with round European cut diamonds for a total weight of approx 0.60 carats with S12 average clarity grade, I-J average color range, and good proportions and finish. Around the larger stones the prong is set with round European cut diamonds totaling a weight of approx 2.10 carats with VS2 average clarity grade, H-K average color range, and fair-good proportions and finish. This is such a fabulous statement piece that comes with so much history and still has so much life left ahead of it. A true testament to how vintage jewelry is made to last a lifetime and be passed down through generations, this piece is no exception. Style this with a Cartier emerald ring...

Art Deco Old mine cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet. Circa 1930. Security clasp. Length: approx. 15.70 / 16.00 centimeters. Width: 2.50 centimeters. Total weight: approx. 54.4 grams.

A gorgeous Art Deco diamond bracelet set in platinum. This particular piece is a perfect example of Art Deco craftsmanship and elegance! The bracelet is designed as an openwork pane...

Typical bracelet from the 1920s, articulated, geometrical plaques and links set with 414 brilliant cut Diamonds of ca. 18 ct. Wesselton/Crystal, vs/si. Length: 18 cm. Width: 2.7cm

Beautiful vintage 1940s Platinum bracelet set with a Marquise center Diamond flanked by genuine Emeralds in the bead set center section on a channel set Platinum hinged link Diamond ...