Some 18th and 19th century jewels for your Sunday. #19thcentury #18thcentury #cameo #intaglio #melillo #swissenamel #snakejewelry #medusa #antinous #pan #putti #jewellery #jewelry
A fine late 18th century agate intaglio. Neptune God of the sea, and his Greek counterpart Poseidon, is one of the most recognisable figures of ancient mythology. Seen here in full dynamic pose, his flowing hair and beard, furrowed-brow expression and muscular might remind us of similar depictions by sculptors Bernini (Neptune and Triton houses in the V&A) and Adam Lambert-Sigisbert (Neptune calming the waves in The Louvre) #symbolicchase #neptune #intaglio #agate #agatejewelry #18thcentury #seal #trident #antiqueseal #poseidon
An Art Deco diamond butterfly by René Boivin. Here, a classic subject is given its Modernist moment. The soft realism in previous examples of butterflies, never more so than the many Art Nouveau examples, is abandoned for this monochrome little machine, unmistakable to us all in subject and yet unrecognisable to any lepidopterist. The brooch is worn by flexing back the wings which in turn opens claw-like “feet” under the butterfly, in what feels like a touch of accidental realism. #reneboivin #butterfly #diamond #finejewelry #brooch #treebark #artdeco #geometry #1930s #modernism #artdecojewelry
A cabochon emerald and diamond bracelet by Harry Winston from 1956, epitomising the glamour of 1950s Hollywood, the collection of ten smooth and bright cabochon emeralds are contrasted by angular flashes from the marquise-shaped diamonds around them. This marquise-shape became popular in designs towards the end of the 1950s and especially the 1960s, as inspiration moved away from the stylised realism of bows and lacework, for its ability to add lightening-like shards to increasingly abstract motifs #symbolicchase #hollywoodglamour #harrywinston #emerald #jellybeans #cabochon #marquisediamond #1950s #finejewelry
A rock crystal and diamond brooch by René Boivin, mounted in platinum, Boivin maker’s mark, circa 1930-1935...this annular beauty incorporates many iconic elements associated with jewels by the revered French jewellery house; the complimentary combination of rock crystal and diamonds, the arched surmount (seen in other jewels as well as the main element of many rings the house made during the 1930s), and the stylised “door knocker” design of which Boivin made of few variations, as did Cartier. #symbolicchase #reneboivin #boivin #rockcrystal #artdeco #1930s #frenchjewelry #rarejewels #artdecojewelry #happyfriday
We are very proud to announce we will be exhibiting at TEFAF in Maastricht this March and very much hope to see you there! @tefaf_art_fair #symbolicchase #tefaf #artfair #tefafmaastricht #tefaf2019 #artdecojewelry #maastricht
An excessively cool Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, one of those you appreciate more and more as you examine it as you realise all the thought that went into its many elements...The open line that accentuates the angular nature of the otherwise curving extension, elevating the line of emeralds in an arch to balance the volume of the rest of the design, and curving the line of diamonds around the emeralds as though they were being dragged into the platinum band...design genius. #symbolicchase #artdeco #diamondring #artdecojewelry #geometric #cocktailring #toocoolforschool #truelove
An Art Deco steel bangle embellished with open work yellow gold detail framing carved emeralds and cabochon rubies, 1930s, possibly by Ghiso, unsigned. It makes me think of medieval churches...the heavy gothic tracery contrasting against the piercing colours of stained glass windows. Easy to wear and easy to love, one of those jewels that look as good off as on. #symbolicchase #bangle #artdeco #artdecojewelry #ghiso #1930s #medieval #emerald #carvedemerald #gothic #easytowear #easytolove #steeljewelry
An Art Deco aquamarine and diamond brooch, 1930s, unsigned. Its Modernist structure exposes a play of light as it is reflected from polished metal, unpolished metal and stone facets each in turn. The curvaceous and voluminous metal surfaces highlighting, with their contradiction, the flat and angular stone...Very similar to pieces incorporating these elements by Raymond Templier and Gerard Sandoz. #symbolicchase #artdeco #artdecobrooch #brooch #aquamarine #diamond #modernist #machinist #geometric #metal #platinum
A ladies’ rock crystal and yellow gold dress watch by Boucheron, circa 1942. Incorporating the distinctive ‘gas-pipe’ or ‘tubogas’ link now associated with the retro style and seen in many variants throughout the period #symbolicchase #boucheron #1940s #rockcrystal #dresswatch #timepiece #retro #tubogas
A highly flexible yellow gold basket-weave link bracelet set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds by Boucheron, 1950s. #symbolicchase #boucheron #1950s #yellowgold #bracelet #flexible #frenchjewelry
A button-shaped pearl and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1950s. The natural saltwater pearl weighing 46.55 grains, set between asymmetrical clusters of marquise-, pear- and round-shaped diamonds #symbolicchase #vancleefarpels #naturalpearls #pearl #1950s
