• A Machinist cigarette case in silver and niello by Gérard Sandoz, circa 1925-1930. As a pillar of the Modernist movement in jewellery design, The abstract mechanical motifs were reoccurring themes for Sandoz, including not only similar work metals and enamels for smoking accessories but also in diamond and gem-set jewellery as can be seen in the last photo. Note: niello, so-called as it’s derives from the Medieval Latin for ‘black’ is a black substance applies in decorative inlay work, for the most part composed of the base metal with sulphur copper and lead. #symbolicchase #sandoz #gerardsandoz #machinist #modernism #niello #cigarettecase #1930s #artdeco #silverbox
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    A Machinist cigarette case in silver and niello by Gérard Sandoz, circa 1925-1930. As a pillar of the Modernist movement in jewellery design, The abstract mechanical motifs were reoccurring themes for Sandoz, including not only similar work metals and enamels for smoking accessories but also in diamond and gem-set jewellery as can be seen in the last photo. Note: niello, so-called as it’s derives from the Medieval Latin for ‘black’ is a black substance applies in decorative inlay work, for the most part composed of the base metal with sulphur copper and lead. #symbolicchase #sandoz #gerardsandoz #machinist #modernism #niello #cigarettecase #1930s #artdeco #silverbox
  • A pair of diamond ear pendants by Pierre Sterlé. Mixing the scintillating brilliant-cut with the mirror-like reflections of baguette stones was a signature of Sterlé’s work, as was flexibility....his jewels move with you. These earrings flaunt the tradition of placing the longest part of the earring closest to the face, here the shortest pendent line meets the jawline, as a surprisingly elegant twist, 1960s, mounted in platinum. #symbolicchase #sterle #sterlé #finejewelry #importantjewels #diamondearrings #diamondearpendants #1960s #frenchjewelry
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    A pair of diamond ear pendants by Pierre Sterlé. Mixing the scintillating brilliant-cut with the mirror-like reflections of baguette stones was a signature of Sterlé’s work, as was flexibility....his jewels move with you. These earrings flaunt the tradition of placing the longest part of the earring closest to the face, here the shortest pendent line meets the jawline, as a surprisingly elegant twist, 1960s, mounted in platinum. #symbolicchase #sterle #sterlé #finejewelry #importantjewels #diamondearrings #diamondearpendants #1960s #frenchjewelry
  • A French platinum and diamond necklace - designed to sit just at the base of the neck, with a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds to either side, connected by a sinuous double line of baguette stones that becomes three tapering lines at the front...the design is very much in the spirit of Pierre Sterlé’s creations, although it is unsigned. It is classic late 1950s/early 1960s and goes surprisingly well with a polo neck...#symbolicchase #diamondnecklace #1950s #importantjewels #vintagejewelry #vintagejewels #collier #unsigned
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    A French platinum and diamond necklace - designed to sit just at the base of the neck, with a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds to either side, connected by a sinuous double line of baguette stones that becomes three tapering lines at the front...the design is very much in the spirit of Pierre Sterlé’s creations, although it is unsigned. It is classic late 1950s/early 1960s and goes surprisingly well with a polo neck...#symbolicchase #diamondnecklace #1950s #importantjewels #vintagejewelry #vintagejewels #collier #unsigned
  • A dramatic coral, emerald and diamond brooch by David Webb, 1970s...the video gives an idea of how voluminous the piece is. Unusually, the central piece of coral is carved from one piece but gives the impression of being segments from the front, despite carving from one piece is more technically impressive. #symbolicchase #davidwebb #webb #bringbackthebrooch #coraljewelry #statementjewelry
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    A dramatic coral, emerald and diamond brooch by David Webb, 1970s...the video gives an idea of how voluminous the piece is. Unusually, the central piece of coral is carved from one piece but gives the impression of being segments from the front, despite carving from one piece is more technically impressive. #symbolicchase #davidwebb #webb #bringbackthebrooch #coraljewelry #statementjewelry
  • A pair of ruby and diamond flexible cluster earrings...designed as a cluster of yellow gold spheres each set on a chain, embellished with ruby cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds, 1950s, Italian. #symbolicchase #1950s #clusterearrings #italianjewelry #rubyanddiamond
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    A pair of ruby and diamond flexible cluster earrings...designed as a cluster of yellow gold spheres each set on a chain, embellished with ruby cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds, 1950s, Italian. #symbolicchase #1950s #clusterearrings #italianjewelry #rubyanddiamond
  • A platinum and diamond clip brooch by Suzanne Belperron, 1930s...an evolution of a design conceived during her time working with Maison Boivin (last image)...#symbolicchase #belperron #suzannebelperron #bringbackthebrooch #medal #diamondbrooch #clip #1930s
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    A platinum and diamond clip brooch by Suzanne Belperron, 1930s...an evolution of a design conceived during her time working with Maison Boivin (last image)...#symbolicchase #belperron #suzannebelperron #bringbackthebrooch #medal #diamondbrooch #clip #1930s
  • A cabochon emerald and diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s...the softness of the cabochon cut and pear-shape of the emerald is cleverly offset against the sharpness of the diamond shapes and setting (the latter being a staple of 1960s design), creating a stylised floral/foliage design. The central cabochon weighing 39.11 carats, of Colombian origin, with moderate signs of oil in fissures...#symbolicchase #vca #vancleefarpels #emerald #bringbackthebrooch #colombianemerald #importantjewels #finejewelry
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    A cabochon emerald and diamond brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960s...the softness of the cabochon cut and pear-shape of the emerald is cleverly offset against the sharpness of the diamond shapes and setting (the latter being a staple of 1960s design), creating a stylised floral/foliage design. The central cabochon weighing 39.11 carats, of Colombian origin, with moderate signs of oil in fissures...#symbolicchase #vca #vancleefarpels #emerald #bringbackthebrooch #colombianemerald #importantjewels #finejewelry
  • A turn of the 20th Century sapphire and yellow gold chain necklace by Tiffany & Co. #symbolicchase #tiffany #tiffanyandco #sapphirenecklace #yellowgoldchain
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    A turn of the 20th Century sapphire and yellow gold chain necklace by Tiffany & Co. #symbolicchase #tiffany #tiffanyandco #sapphirenecklace #yellowgoldchain
  • A group of Mesopotamian duck weights from the S&C private collection... business was conducted using sets of standardised weights in Mesopotamia... whilst most were barrel-shaped weights (with a flat edge so that they could sit properly on scales) many were also carved like these to depict a duck with its neck and head resting on its body...these are all in banded agate apart from one in hematite #symbolicchase #bandedagate #mesopotamia #duckweight #duckweights #hematite #privatecollection
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    A group of Mesopotamian duck weights from the S&C private collection... business was conducted using sets of standardised weights in Mesopotamia... whilst most were barrel-shaped weights (with a flat edge so that they could sit properly on scales) many were also carved like these to depict a duck with its neck and head resting on its body...these are all in banded agate apart from one in hematite #symbolicchase #bandedagate #mesopotamia #duckweight #duckweights #hematite #privatecollection
  • A French platinum and diamond dress ring, unsigned, 1950s...almost as delicious as Turkish delight...#symbolicchase #diamondring #frenchjewelry #frenchjewellery #1950s
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    A French platinum and diamond dress ring, unsigned, 1950s...almost as delicious as Turkish delight...#symbolicchase #diamondring #frenchjewelry #frenchjewellery #1950s