Material
In circa 18K yellow gold, scale design with fan-shaped buckle, adorned with a platinum inlay set with 4 diamonds, border with 13 eight-cut diamonds in platinum settings, handmade
Mark
French import hallmark
Size and Weight
Adjustable to three lengths: 14.5, 15.2 or 16.2 cm, weight 82 g
Condition
Very good
Additional Features
Accompanied by a Lohri certificate
Reference-Number
EABO028
Retro
(1940s to 1950s)
Lavish design in lean times
This period begins during the Second World War and the shortage of materials at that time is reflected not only in the way the jewellery is made, but also in the fact that there is very little jewellery from this era. Expressive geometric, asymmetric and daring designs characterize the retro pieces. Here one will find, for instance, eccentric bracelets and impressive cocktail rings in gold. Diamonds and other small, rare gemstones are rarely found due to their scarcity. Instead, larger semi-precious coloured stones such as citrines are used, in line with the motto that best describes the jewellery from this era: “the bigger the better”.