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Brooch

1930-1940 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds are used to convey the soft billowing loops of the bow, while its central knot and the tails have a more linear treatment with baguette-cut stones. Black onyx, frequently used in Art Deco jewellery to contrast with diamonds, gives extra emphasis to the ends of the 'ribbon'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Platinum set with brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds and onyx
Brief description
Bow-tie brooch of platinum set with brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds and onyx. Made in Europe or the United States, 1930-40.
Physical description
Bow-tie brooch of platinum set with brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds and onyx.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.7cm
  • Width: 5.0cm
  • Depth: 0.9cm
Style
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Subject depicted
Summary
Pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds are used to convey the soft billowing loops of the bow, while its central knot and the tails have a more linear treatment with baguette-cut stones. Black onyx, frequently used in Art Deco jewellery to contrast with diamonds, gives extra emphasis to the ends of the 'ribbon'.
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.131-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 87 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.120-2007

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Record createdApril 24, 2008
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