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...

Extraordinary earrings crafted approximately in early to mid 20th century in Art Deco style. 950/0 platinum, circa 2.5 carats sapphires with intense color – medium to dark blue – mat...

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...

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)....

Diamond Art Deco Bracelet weighing 64.3 grams, 7 inches in length and 0.80 inches in width. The bracelet is further enhanced with a total of 521 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds and 64 B...

French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet. French assay mark. Early 20th Century. Length: 18.40 centimeters. Width: 1.70 centimeters. Gross We...

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

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...