Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornmentOstier, Marianne
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Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment
Ostier, Marianne
Jewelry
[Illustration: 32. DESIGN FOR A DIAMOND RING. _The lacy effect of the
ring at the left is achieved by a circle of marquise-cut diamonds which
appear to hold the round center diamond._]
[Illustration: 33. DESIGN FOR A GOLD RING. _This ring of gold wires is
set with emeralds and small diamonds._]
[Illustration: 34. DESIGN FOR A FORMAL DIAMOND AND PLATINUM BRACELET. _A
large marquise diamond links the two central crown motifs on each side of
which are two baguette ribbons._]
[Illustration: 35. DIAMOND AND PEARL BRACELET. _This four-strand pearl
bracelet has, as a handsome center design, three columns of round
diamonds interrupted by baguettes and four columns paved with round
diamonds. From the collection of Mrs. Alfred L. Rose._]
[Illustration: 36. DESIGN FOR A BRACELET. _A beautiful convertible jewel,
this continuous ribbon of baguette diamonds has three removable flower
motifs which can be worn as a set of pin and earclips or three clips. One
small flower motif forms the clasp._]
[Illustration: 37. TREE OF LIFE. _A sculptured relief in 18 karat gold.
The fruits of the tree are here reproduced in round, facetted rubies, and
would be as effective in emeralds, sapphires or diamonds. As lapel pins,
they are handsome in pairs, the fruits in contrasting colors._]
[Illustration: 38. DESIGN FOR A MULTI-PURPOSE JEWEL. _The detachable
center motif of this diamond bracelet can be worn as a clip either
separately or on the necklace formed by the side loops of the bracelet._]
[Illustration: 39. AURORA BOREALIS. _The image of three overlapping
sunbursts, left, is created from platinum and diamonds, with rubies
accentuating the contour. Original owned by Mrs. Mischa Elman._]
[Illustration: 40. FLOWER FANTASY. _An exquisite flower on a graceful
stem is wrought in platinum set with pearls and diamonds. A companion
piece for small diamond earclips._]
[Illustration: 41. DIAMOND HAIR ORNAMENT. _Designed both as a dress clip
and a hair clip, the shape of this jewel suggests a wave in the hair. A
special device attaches it firmly to the hair._]
[Illustration: 42. THREE-STRAND PEARL BRACELET. _A superb example of
a perfectly balanced relationship between clasp and bracelet. The
functional purpose of the clasp, which is slightly wider than the
bracelet, is hidden under the diamond ornament. A matching necklace could
have two of the same motifs on each side._]
[Illustration: 43. MISS BLANCHE THEBOM. _Diamond jewelry provides
shimmering contrasts to Blanche Thebom’s dark brown hair. Van Cleef &
Arpels created the diamond serpent hair clips, dome ring and graceful bow
pin, as well as the bracelet and earclips worn by Miss Thebom._]
[Illustration: 44. CANTERBURY BELL. _Two flowers of different sizes are
held together by ribbons of diamonds. A three-dimensional effect is
achieved by the built-up flower motifs. This clip can be separated into
two individual clips._]
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