Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant 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...

Attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels, signed with French Makers Mark for Pery, Albert Pery is listed as having worked with Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1925, Art Deco period diamond, ruby and carved rock crystal platinum and 18K gold tennis racquet brooch...

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...

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...

This elegant vintage automobile from the Golden Days of motoring is reminiscent of the beautiful 1948 Talbot-Lago Sport Cabriolet. Sleek and sensuous, featuring two full cut diamond hub caps...

Beautiful estate Cartier four leaf clover with heart-shaped leaves and ruby gemstones clip pendant brooch. A perfect sentiment of luck and love. Artistic design, excellent workmanship and multi-faceted use - this piece may be worn as a pendant or a brooch, perhaps even as a bracelet centerpiece when clipped to a gold chain link bracelet or a stylish wide velvet ribbon. It is quite striking when cliped to a simple gold band...

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...

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...

A rare vintage Art Deco Drayson emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch, earring and ring suite set in platinum. This visually staggering suite is composed of a ring, earrings and a co...

Platinum Art Deco brooch/pendant, set with 3 moonstones - 6.6mm to 8.5mm, surrounded with approx. 3.50ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 56mm x 36mm. Tested plat. Weight - 21.6 grams.

An Art Deco LaCloche platinum, diamond, ruby and emerald brooch. This exceptional brooch is set with a principal transitional cut diamond measuring 0.85 carat approximately assessed...

Era: Art Deco Metal Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: .60 CT Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut: Old European Cut Accent Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond Carat We...