细节
SET OF TURQUOISE, RUBY, DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY
A pair of ear pendants, each detachable pendant set with pear-shaped cabochon turquoise, within a circular cabochon ruby, turquoise and circular-cut diamond frame, suspended from a similarly-set oval bombé motif, mounted in 18K gold; and a ring en suite
Signed by Marchak, Paris, Nos. 391, 33.403
Beginning in the 1930's, the cocktail party replaced the formal dinner, becoming a favorite way of entertaining with style but without a large expense. More people could be entertained in a less formal atmosphere where socializing became an art. By the 1950's the 'cocktail hour' precipitated new, bold jewelry that could be seen across the room. The illustrated ring and ear clips epitomizes this new post-war style. The long ear clips are typical of the period when hair was worn either piled on top of the head or swept behind the ears. Rings were massive, often with a center stone embellished with gems, built high off the finger. The unusual chromatic combinations of rubies, turquoise and diamonds in this suite is characteristic of the post-war years. (2)
A pair of ear pendants, each detachable pendant set with pear-shaped cabochon turquoise, within a circular cabochon ruby, turquoise and circular-cut diamond frame, suspended from a similarly-set oval bombé motif, mounted in 18K gold; and a ring en suite
Signed by Marchak, Paris, Nos. 391, 33.403
Beginning in the 1930's, the cocktail party replaced the formal dinner, becoming a favorite way of entertaining with style but without a large expense. More people could be entertained in a less formal atmosphere where socializing became an art. By the 1950's the 'cocktail hour' precipitated new, bold jewelry that could be seen across the room. The illustrated ring and ear clips epitomizes this new post-war style. The long ear clips are typical of the period when hair was worn either piled on top of the head or swept behind the ears. Rings were massive, often with a center stone embellished with gems, built high off the finger. The unusual chromatic combinations of rubies, turquoise and diamonds in this suite is characteristic of the post-war years. (2)