9 800 €
Hide pricesThis sublime 18K white gold bracelet typical of the Art-Deco period is set with old-cut and 8/8 diamonds (approx. 8 carats).
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Total weight of the diamonds Valued color & clarity Width (cm) Length (cm) |
approx. 8,00 ct H-I/VS-SI 1,13 18,7 |
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| Weight | 25,90 g |
| Ref. | #6851 |
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In Paris around 1920, diamond bracelets became emblematic of the Art Deco aesthetic, where geometric rigor and modern luxury converged. These pieces were engineered with remarkable precision.
Bracelets often featured articulated panels—rectangular, chevron, or stepped—set with pavé or channel-set diamonds to create a continuous, luminous surface. The use of old European cuts and early brilliant cuts provided a distinct sparkle, softer than modern stones yet perfectly suited to the period’s graphic compositions. Invisible hinges and integrated box clasps ensured fluid movement while preserving a seamless silhouette.
Parisian maisons highlighted contrasts through onyx, black enamel, or occasional colored stones, heightening the rhythmic interplay of light and shadow central to Art Deco design. These bracelets were more than ornaments: they were wearable expressions of modernity, precision, and Parisian avant-garde spirit.
Today, their balanced proportions and technical sophistication make them prized examples of early 20th-century French craftsmanship—pieces where geometry, brilliance, and innovation remain in perfect dialogue.
The Art-Deco jewelry (1910-1935)
In rupture with the Art-Nouveau movement and yielding to the desire of simplicity, symmetry and aesthetic order, a movement emerges and asserts itself from 1910. But it is after the first world war, in 1925, during the international exhibition of decorative arts that the Art-deco style prevails.
This new jewelry is set with precious or semi-precious stones previously unused. Their design follows the geometric shapes of clothing and accessories and platinum is essential.
Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef and Arpels, Mauboussin are at the forefront of creativity during these years.
