A splendid example of Art Deco elegance, this charming vintage pendant takes the form of a smoking pipe, meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold and platinum, circa 1920. Adorned with six natural rose cut diamonds and a vibrant ruby, its miniaturestature and the exceptional craftsmanship evident on both the front and back sides exude a sense of admiration and delight. This piece not only encapsulates the era's penchant for abstract motifs and geometric forms but also showcases an exquisiteattention to detail, making it a timeless treasure that brings joy and whimsy to its beholder.
Antique jewelry object group Deco Delight: Exquisite Craftsmanship in an 11 millimetre Miniature Smoking Pipe Charm
Condition very good condition more info on our condition scale
Country of origin unknown
Style Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first sawwide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such asfashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen aselegant, glamorous, functional and modern. See also: Art Deco more info on styles
Style specifics Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism,and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purelydecorative.
Period ca. 1920 Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Theme smoking pipe
Material 18K yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested) more info on precious metals
Extra information During this era, jewellery crafted in yellow or red gold often featured diamonds set within a slender plate of platinum, elegantly integrated into the gold foundation of the piece. This method is similarly employed in this jewel.
Diamonds Six rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.
Precious stones One ruby. We did not check if the ruby is lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies and lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.
Birthstones Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July. more info on birthstones
Hallmarks No trace. more info on hallmarks
Dimensions total height 2,74 cm (1,08 inch), width pipe 1,15 cm (0,45 inch) see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight 1,90 gram (1,22 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº 24030-0369
Copyright photography Adin, fine antique jewellery
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