Antique Vintage Deco Retro 10k Gold Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Riviere Bracelet

Description

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Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Auction Estimate:
,000 - ,000
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"10k" and unidentified maker's mark ("CS" and "JP") on the end of the chain, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
JP
Gram Weight:
8 grams
Metal Type:
10k yellow gold, 10k white gold diamond settings and accents
Item Weight Value:
5.00 (value all-inclusive weight)
Material:
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Main Stone:
Kashmir sapphire
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Carat weight:
approximately 15.4 carats total
Length:
8.05 mm to 8.31 mm
Width:
5.94 mm to 6.12 mm
Depth:
3.59 mm to 3.96 mm
Color:
semi-translucent deep blue hue
Accent Stone:
Single-point diamond
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
Carat weight:
0.05 carats total
Diameter:
1.0 mm
Color:
sparkling clear hue
Antique diamond measurements do not correlate to modern diamond carat weight estimation guides, as older stones were hand-cleaved and less uniform
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Oval faceted sapphire, round faceted single point diamonds
Item Measurements:
Wearable length:
7.62"
Band width:
0.23"
Bracelet Type:
Riviere
Closure/Clasp Type:
Lobster clasp
Link Type:
Fancy yellow gold links
Notable Features:
This bracelet was handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era. Composed of 10k yellow and white gold, the bracelet features beautiful Kashmir sapphire and diamond stones arranged in the riviere style. The use of so many colorful and rare stones in this bracelet is an excellent example of the Hollywood Regency style which rose to popularity during the Retro period. Eager to show off their wealth and style, Hollywood celebrities and socialites during this time would adorn themselves with glamorous jewelry, usually featuring many colorful precious stones. This bracelet was made in the style of Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany designs that were influencing the Hollywood Regency style, making the viewer think of the likes of Ava Gardner and Katharine Hepburn.
There are ten large Kashmir sapphire stones adorning this bracelet, each with the deep blue hue prized in this variety of stone. Each of the sapphires is semi-translucent, allowing light to filter through their bodies and illuminate their dramatic hues while reflecting off their oval cut facets with eye-catching sparkle. The sapphire stones rest securely in yellow gold prong basket settings, the warm hue of the gold a beautiful contrast to the cooler blue of the sapphires. In classic Hollywood Regency style, the basket settings suspend the stones, making them more prominent and allowing light to filter through them from multiple angles. On each side of the sapphire stones rests a fancy x-shaped chain link, adorned with 14k white gold. Five of these links contain a diamond, for a total of five single-point diamonds to the bracelet. The other six chain links showcase illusion settings of white gold, which contrasts beautifully with the vivid yellow gold. Each diamond features a sparkling, eye-clear hue, and rests in a white gold setting which complements the colorless diamonds.
With its amount of sparkling stones, this bracelet would have been the perfect accessory for a starlet attending a Hollywood party.
The fancy 10k yellow gold links have a flowing appearance and are connected, creating an articulated strand of beautiful stones. This style of bracelet is often referred to as "riviere," so named due to its appearance evoking the image of a "river of stones." The bracelet is completed with a yellow gold replacement lobster clasp for comfortable and secure wear. A classic example of Hollywood Regency jewelry from the Retro period, this bracelet would make a valuable addition to any antique jewelry collection. Don't miss your chance to recall the Golden Age of Hollywood and preserve this piece of cultural history.
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
The lobster clasp appears to be a replacement from a previous owner, though this does not affect wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
The Hollywood Regency style came into fashion during the 1930s, ushered along by the Golden Age of Hollywood. This style was heralded by bright, contrasting colors and modernization of the opulence of Baroque styles, featuring a deliberately frivolous extravagance that screamed glitz and glamour. “Big girls need big diamonds” was taken to heart, and the gorgeous Hollywood stars decked themselves appropriately, with blindingly glittering jewels to showcase their lives of luxury.
Riviere is a style where individually mounted gemstones and glass stones are attached in rows or strands, creating a continuous and elegant design. Stones are often faceted and set in open back settings, allowing light to reflect throughout the stones. Riviere means “river” in French, and refers to the flowing style of this design, much like that of a river. This style gained popularity during the Georgian era and is still very fashionable today.
Sapphires are one of the four precious gemstones and have been prized for their rarity and beauty for centuries. Sapphires are one of the two varieties of corundum, the other being ruby. Sapphires are usually a deep blue in color but can also occur in other “fancy” colors of white, yellow, grey, green, and orange hues. The only color a sapphire cannot be is red. The Ancient Persians believed that the sky was painted blue by the reflection of the sun on sapphire stones, and many rulers and religions have used this stone to denote status and sanctity.
Diamond is derived from the Greek word, “adamas,” which means “unbreakable.” Diamonds are extremely rare, with the earliest diamonds being discovered in India around the 4th century BC and being traded along the Silk Road; the trade route between India and China. During the latter half of the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa. Diamonds are renowned for their strength and brilliance of color and ability to reflect and disperse light. This is what gives them such a brilliant sparkle. Colors range in blue, yellow, brown, green, purple, pink, orange, and red; the less color a diamond has, the higher its grade is. Diamonds range from 1 billion to 3.5 billion years old, and because of their age and qualities, have become the symbol for love across many cultures.
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