A FINE GEM-SET PENDANT/BROOCH
Designed as a pierced curved bar with diamond palmette terminals suspending an articulated plaque of marquise-cut diamonds and carved ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst or citrine flowerheads with diamond-set borders to the emerald, diamond and yellow diamond tassels, circa 1930, with French assay marks
Lot Essay
Floral engraved gemstones were a preferred motif in the 1920s. Whether on brooches or vanity cases, in precious or hardstones, they were ubiquitous, bringing a very colourful touch to the creations.