By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This black onyx, ruby and diamond pendant necklace, crafted in 18k white gold in an Art Deco style. The pendant is built around a geometrically carved black onyx frame, giving the piece a strong graphic structure and a sharp contrast with the diamond-set white gold work.
A flower and leaf motif is applied across the onyx, set with white diamonds and centered by a vivid red ruby. The floral work has an earlier jewelry vocabulary, with fine openwork and a delicate setting style that recalls Art Deco and early 20th-century high jewelry. The contrast between the black onyx, white diamonds and ruby center gives the necklace a clear, refined presence without making the design heavy.
The make is excellent, with the white gold elements closely fitted to the carved onyx frame. The pendant bears the French state...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Monaco
MaterialsDiamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold