Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848 – 1933) made a series of jewelry designs composed of moonstones and Montana sapphires set in platinum. This necklace (circa 1910), one of the most elaborate, features moonstones of irregular sizes and shapes intersperse with the design of twisted scrolls, each enclosing four tiny sapphires. The piece could be worn as one large elaborate necklace with pendant, as seen here, or it could be separated into discrete items and worn as a choker or a bracelet with the pendent wearable as an independent brooch.
Photographed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Let’s face it: sometimes you just need a little bling that struts. Enter this fabulous vintage PinkTrifari Flamingo Brooch, flaunting gold-toned glamour, a body sparkling with Pink Rhinestones, and a luxurious swoop of red-toned enamel tail feathers. This flashy feathered friend was spotted perched proudly in the booth for Style on Lafayette, a boutique treasure trove based in Suffern, NY, during the fun and fabulous NYC Spring Jewelry, Antique & Object Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
In the ever-changing fashion world, mixing timeless elements with modern trends can elevate a simple outfit to a memorable fashion statement. As the jewelry market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2024 and 2030, fashion-forward individuals are increasingly blending classic jewelry with avant-garde clothing to assemble versatile, captivating looks. Continue reading How to Accessorize an Edgy Outfit with Timeless Jewelry→
Wonderful and mysterious creatures of the sea have been commemorated in all kinds of imaginative jewelry designs. Many were made as fond memories of beach holidays or an emblem of appreciation for ocean wildlife.
Raymond C. Yard (1885 – 1964) is considered to be one of the great Art Deco jewelers. After mastering the art of jewelry making at Marcus & Co., Yard opened his own shop at 607 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in 1922. Between 1928 and 1933 he created a series of charming Rabbit Brooches, each of which differs slightly, featuring fine details of gold, diamonds, rubies and sapphires. That the Rabbit Waiter brooch (1930) serves alcoholic drinks during Prohibition adds a certain humor to the whimsy, which would have appealed to Yard’s high-society clientele.
Photographed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
