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Slinky and fluid, the perfect Diamond and Ruby Necklace by Siegelson. Message for more details.
05/18/2026

Slinky and fluid, the perfect Diamond and Ruby Necklace by Siegelson. Message for more details.

“Jonquil” Diamond Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Created from an array of diamond cuts, ...
05/01/2026

“Jonquil” Diamond Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950
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Created from an array of diamond cuts, this flower brooch is large in size and flexible enough to drape down the shoulder. The details of the jonquil, or daffodil, are highly specific, with the central crown like flower represented with a marquise diamond surrounded by round diamonds. Each surrounding leaf is shaped individually and even the bump in the step is represented beautifully.

02/13/2026

The perfect spring daffodil that will always been in bloom. The “Jonquil” Diamond Flower Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950. Dm for details.

Art Deco King Chessman Brooch by Raymond Templier, Paris, circa 1930⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Raymond Templier often worked in an all-whi...
09/12/2025

Art Deco King Chessman Brooch by Raymond Templier, Paris, circa 1930
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Raymond Templier often worked in an all-white palette, as in this chessman brooch, exploring the interplay of light and shadow between polished and pavé surfaces. He was fascinated with games, accepting commissions for boxing belts, various sports trophies, and creating posters for the Tennis Federation. For this jewel, Templier was inspired by chess, a game of strategy and logic with ancient roots that evolved over time and location moving from India to Persia to the Western World, eventually becoming the game we have today. In the Art Deco period, when Templier made the brooch, chess was an elegant leisure time activity featured on ocean liners, resorts, and in glamorous conferences.
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To win a game in chess a player must checkmate the opponents king, placing the piece in a position of capture that has no escape. The King, surmounted by a cross, symbolizes authority, power, and vulnerability. Templier beautifully rendered the king in brooch form with overlapping segments creating a sense of movement and dimensionality. He said, “The composition of a jewel must be both free, dynamic, and condensed, enclosed.” Without a superfluous element, the brooch is a masterpiece of Art Deco design allowing light and shadow to create volume. The French publication Le Figaro summed up his achievements, “His works are of such undisputed quality that, even though they

Suite of Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, and Citrine Brooch, Ear Clips, and Ring by Suzanne Belperron, Paris, 1951⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Th...
07/28/2025

Suite of Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, and Citrine Brooch, Ear Clips, and Ring by Suzanne Belperron, Paris, 1951
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This magnificent suite was designed and made for a prominent French family. The ring was prepared first, in June, and presumably the client was so pleased with the result, the clips and brooch followed in October and November when Belperron would have prepared the fitted pink-suede box. This suite combines Belperron’s iconic motifs. She was often inspired by flora, and the flower forms in this suite vary subtly with a flower head for the ring, a spray for the brooch, and leaf-shapes for the ear clips. What unifies the seemingly different flower designs is the use of perfectly matched cabochon amethysts and contrasting yellow sapphires throughout the set. The pear-shaped and slightly curved amethysts evoke the Indian boteh (paisley) form, based on the Tree of Life, adding a hint of the exotic. The influence of the Art Deco era is seen in the strong geometry of the stone shapes, but Belperron added her own recognizable touch in the seemingly random placement of stones in the ear clips and spray. This is a masterful design move, as Belperron placed her stones with great care achieving balance and beauty in the composition. ollectiblejewels

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Bypass Boules Bracelet by Cartier, Paris, circa 1938⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The construction of this jewel is ...
06/23/2025

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Bypass Boules Bracelet by Cartier, Paris, circa 1938
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The construction of this jewel is unparalleled, the braided links of polished gold contain unusual flexibility and can be easily snapped to the wrist making a fitted and comfortable jewel. The overall impact is oversized and would have easily been at home on the silver screen or the wrist of a glamorous star. This iconic jewel, designed to steal the show, would be a wonderfully wearable addition to any collection.
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“The chunky old cushion-cut diamond is just wonderful. The facets on the stone would have been cut by hand, and the expe...
05/27/2025

“The chunky old cushion-cut diamond is just wonderful. The facets on the stone would have been cut by hand, and the expert stone cutter created that perfect feeling of balance within the diamond. It is just beautiful to hold in your hand.” — Lee Siegelson
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Nautical Gold Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In the 1950s the art world focused on the expres...
04/22/2025

Nautical Gold Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1950
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In the 1950s the art world focused on the expressive, feverish line. Jackson Pollack completed his most famous work, Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist), on the floor of his barn, exploring interwoven lines that forever changed the art world. At the same time, Alberto Giacometti’s attenuated figures and Eero Saarinen’s tulip tables explored the drawn-out line. Fashion explored tailored lines atop thin high heels, and jewelry became bold and playful, exploring the same ideas of line that gripped the art world. In this bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels explored the idea of the line using polished gold wire that gave a sense of lightness and texture to their design.
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In 1953, the cover of life magazine featured JFK and Jackie O sailing on a yacht in what would become their most famous photograph. Surrounded by the woven ropes of the yacht, the image catapulted the engaged couple into the public eye and fully embodied the feeling of playfulness and hope that pervaded the 1950s, the same sensibility captured in this bracelet. This exceptional nautical gold bracelet would be a wearable and joyful piece for any collection.
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Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Bracelet Watch by Cartier, Paris, circa 1925⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Cartier’s flat and neat watchcases—square...
03/28/2025

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Bracelet Watch by Cartier, Paris, circa 1925
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Cartier’s flat and neat watchcases—square, round, rectangular, hexagonal, and octagonal—coincided with the Art Deco taste for geometric outlines. This wristwatch characterizes the geometric style; the rounded watch face is centered on an elegant band designed with thin lines of diamonds centering a strip of contrasting onyx. The black and white palette of the bracelet is balanced by a superb design detail, the loop of diamonds that circles one side of the watch face, creating a perfectly balanced asymmetry. More than just a timepiece, this watch is a superb artistic achievement.
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Inspired by the elegant curves of Belle Epoque designs, this pristine ring features diamond-set scroll shoulders, center...
03/11/2025

Inspired by the elegant curves of Belle Epoque designs, this pristine ring features diamond-set scroll shoulders, centering a beautiful old-European-cut stone of more than 5 carats.

Gold and Diamond “Clouté” Cuff Bracelet by Suzanne Belperron, Paris, circa 1945.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This monumental cuff bracelet c...
02/10/2025

Gold and Diamond “Clouté” Cuff Bracelet by Suzanne Belperron, Paris, circa 1945.
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This monumental cuff bracelet conveys a feeling of strength and protective armor when worn. The clouté (studs) or sometimes cloué (nail heads) were a motif Belperron revisited as gemstone accents punctuating rings, earrings, and bracelets. Belperron was known for the precision of her designs and would visit the workshop daily to check on the production of her pieces. A design such as this bracelet, featuring stones seemingly scattered at random, would have been painstakingly laid out by Belperron in the ideal pattern before being set by her workmaster. The subtle but ingenious setting of the stones in their platinum bezels overlapping the edges of the piece create a dynamic look, elevating the jewel to art.
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