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French Art Deco Coral, Diamond, Onyx and Platinum Earrings

Origin

France

Period

1900-1949

Dimensions

W.	0.875 in;	H.	0.625 in;
W.	2.22 cm;	H.	1.59 cm;

Creation Date

Circa 1920s.

Description

A pair of French Art Deco platinum earrings with diamonds, red coral and onyx. The earring tops have black onyx and coral beads that suspend pear shape drops with 46 old European-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.00 carat alternating with black enamel triangles. The interior of the drop is framed with a single piece of cut coral. The earrings are in a modified pendeloque motif.

Similar discussed in Earrings from Antiquity to the Present by Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Thames & Hudson, 1990, page 132-135.
Exhibited at "Anything Goes: The Jazz Age" at the Nassau County Museum of Art, 24 March 2018 - 8 July 2018.

Signed, French control mark.

Gemstones

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Metals

Platinum

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Fine Jewelry, Signed Pieces

Dealer Reference Number

ER-16248

Incollect Reference Number

174069