In the long history of ancient and modern times, jewelry is everywhere in jewelry history, just like world history, to a certain extent, it helps us to return to the past and explore the evolution of culture and civilization.
If contemporary jewelry pays more attention to scarcity and design, then antique jewelry has richer artistic and aesthetic value.
from the glorious Victorian period to the psychedelic Art Nouveau period; From the suave Edwardian period to the reborn Art Deco period. Every piece of antique jewelry that still exists in the world condenses the imprint of the times, and the ingenuity of the design and the cherishment of the owner have become artistic treasures that carry stories, temperature and emotions.
Royalty and families in many countries still maintain the custom of passing on jewelry, which they consider to be a memento of life's most important moments.
Whether it's getting married and having children, or feasting celebrations, even jewelry plays a role in conveying emotions at funerals. Because of the enduring nature of jewelry, it is believed to keep good memories alive.
Time passes, bright and eternal. In these fast-changing times, there is one item that still shines after years: antique jewelry. In the TV series "Flowers", antique jewelry has become an important carrier to set off the characteristics of the story era, showing the prosperity and style of that era. Now, we're presenting you with a dazzling antique jewelry auction.
This limited-time auction brings together a wide range of rare antique jewelry, including gem-encrusted antique jewelry, unique antique brooches, exquisite antique pocket watches, and more. These jewels not only have high artistic value, but also bear witness to the vicissitudes and changes of history. They have accompanied countless beauties and witnessed legendary stories.
Lot 301 European gemstone diamond breast.
Specifications: 65cm x 3.5cm x 2cm
Weight: 2566 grams.
Materials: 18k** (75%), rubies, emeralds, diamonds.
Year: 50-70s.
Origin: Europe.
rmb: 18,000
The overall bouquet is shaped, using Victorian techniques such as detail curling and granular modeling. The designer has a strong aesthetic foundation and literacy, and the color matching is dazzling and dignified and elegant.
Unconventional 3D modeling methods are used at no cost, and meticulous attention to detail is applied from all angles, so that the whole piece of jewelry is impeccable from any angle. The bouquet band part is designed to be used as a ring.
Lot 306 English Middle Chinese Red Jewel Diamond Breast.
Specifications: 45cm x 4cm x 1.2cm
Weight: 1308 grams.
Material: 18k** (75%), ruby, diamond.
Year: 1947
Origin: United Kingdom.
Engraving: 18, C F, Birmingham Gold Seal, Year Gold Seal N
rmb: 12,000
Whether we like to admit it or not, no one is absolutely symmetrical and perfect. Whether it's eyes that can't reach absolute level, ears that are slightly different in height, or subtle differences in the left and right sides of the face, in fact, we are all more or less inherently asymmetrical. Clearly, designers have recognized this and have begun to celebrate this alluring natural beauty with brilliant asymmetrical designs. The designer uses high aesthetics to break the standard configuration of balance and make the choice more free. Asymmetrical jewellery is the highlight of today's fine jewellery, with interesting and more attractive designs.
In fact, asymmetrical tailoring has become popular several times over the past few decades. Back in the thirties, because of the belief that asymmetrical tailoring can play the most natural harmony with the body, French haute couture designer Madame Vionnet became the leading figure in the use of asymmetrical tailoring at that time.
The white gold part of this piece is hammered and chiseled* using the more traditional metal technique, while the bark technique, which was popular in England from the 60s and 70s. Due to the popularity of the 007 movie ** Eye, the imitation show of the ** eye ring designer Charles de Temple (Charles de Temple) was popular in the 60s and 70s, and this bark pattern jewelry craft was extremely popular.
The whole work is smooth and delicate, exquisite workmanship, using the most complex and difficult **, platinum stacking production process, British production of all gold labels, diamonds and gemstones with coordination and gentleness, with a variety of clothing styles will have an excellent visual effect.
Lot 309 French Blue Jewel Diamond Breast.
Specifications: 45cm x 3.5cm x 2cm
Weight: 2486 grams.
Material: 18k** (including 75%), sapphire, old cut diamond.
Date: Early 20th century.
Origin: France.
Engraving: Eagle Head, J B P, Gold Seal x2 (illegible).
rmb: 22,000
Realistic horsehead brooch in 18 carat gold with sapphires and diamonds. Horses have played an important role in both Chinese and Western cultures, and have been used as an accessory in the shape of horses since the 4th century, because horses were a very difficult and expensive means of transportation in the past, and their owners would regard them as a symbol of wealth.
The man-hours and materials used for this work can be said to be done without regard to the cost. The weight is close to 25 grams. The lines of the work are smooth, and the shape of the horse is artistically processed, which is just right and not exaggerated.
Wearing a brooch or pendant in the shape of a horse's head is part of European culture. The late Queen Elizabeth of England was very fond of horses during her lifetime and owned a lot of horse-shaped jewelry. In addition, the horseshoe, like the four-leaf clover, is a very lucky sign in European culture.
lot314 European gemstone diamond basket breast.
Specification: 55cm x 4cm x 1.5cm
Weight: 2332 grams.
Material: 18k** (75%), ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond.
Year: 50-70s.
Origin: Europe.
rmb: 22,000
The flower basket brooch is a very fixed shape, which is very common in the British jewellery market. The year after the wedding of the late Queen Elizabeth of England, King Charles was born. Queen Elizabeth's parents once gifted her with a flower basket brooch, one of the most worn brooches worn by the Queen.
The brooch in the shape of a flower basket, also known as the Queen's brooch, is very popular in the UK. This flower basket brooch is a striking and dazzling brooch that uses a wide range of precious stones and diamonds at a high cost. But also because of this, the finished product is very attractive and worth collecting.
Lot 317 European Sapphire Diamond Breast.
Size: 6cm x 5cm x 15cm
Weight: 2872 grams.
Material: 18k** (75%), sapphire, pearl, diamond.
Year: 50-70s.
Origin: Europe.
rmb: 22,000
The whole jewelry design is delicate and delicate, smart and elegant, with diamonds and sapphires and pearls, the design is very careful. Jewelry designers use unconventional and absolute asymmetry designs, which tend to make the pieces overly complex and exaggerated, and the scale of the design is difficult to navigate.
The absolute asymmetry design style originated in the early 20th century during the French Art Nouveau period, with four five and six sapphires for the three wings, and a large number of life-themed leaf designs, which showed the designer's high confidence in the work and was also a tribute to Art Nouveau.
lot310 French ** chest.
Size: 7cm x 5cm x 1cm
Weight: 2121 grams.
Material: 18k** (including 75%)
Date: Early 20th century.
Origin: France.
Engraving: Eagle Head, European Gold Seal.
rmb: 18,000
In 1920, there was a feather wind in Europe. As a kind of rebellion against the previous generation, the young ** line of feather clothing and accessories at that time. The most obvious feature is that there were many women at that time who wore feathered scarves and jewelry.
From ancient China to the present, feathers have always appeared in women's fashion items. They usually add elegance and sophistication to the ladies. The aristocracy of the Middle Ages was always on the lookout for fashion trends. At that time, women did not have much power, so fashion was often their way of expressing themselves, and the upper class loved masquerade balls and looked for the highest couture masks. Feather masks provide the wearer with an opportunity to show drama and personality.
This piece of jewelry is handcrafted with a realistic and agile shape, similar to the ** of a light feather dipped in a liquid. This realistic but iconoclastic design is typical of the Art Nouveau period. The pursuit of absolute asymmetrical design concept and natural theme, has a deep understanding and grasp of the use of realism.
Lot 318 European diamond breast.
Specification: 95cm x 4cm x 1.5cm
Weight: 2976 grams.
Material: 18k white gold (75%), purple chalcedony, emerald, diamond.
Year: 70s.
Origin: Europe.
Engraving: 750, SD
rmb:12,000
A chic and unique decorative coat pin, a dynamic gecko carved from purple chalcedony, lies in the grass in the shape of white gold. The gecko eyes are set with emeralds, which are realistic and vivid. The overall shape is innocent, lively and childlike.
Since geckos have a strong ability to regenerate, they symbolize the tenacious spirit of life. In Chinese culture, geckos are known as Shougong, and the homonym is similar to the pronunciation of "shelter" and "bifu" in Chinese, and is considered to be the guardian of the family, helping to maintain the stability and prosperity of the family business, and is a mascot that brings good luck and happiness.
Lot 304 British Red Stone Chain.
Specifications: total length 465cm (necklace part 45cm).
Weight: 636 grams.
Material: 18k** (75%), ruby, diamond.
Year: 1984
Origin: United Kingdom.
Engravings: Crown, 750, London Gold Label, Year Gold Label K, JAH
rmb: 8,000
Margaret Thatcher became the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1979, which not only made political sense, but also made a huge leap forward in modern gender roles and expectations. Soon after, John T. Molloy published Women: Dressing for Success, which became a style guide for the new women of the '80s. When it comes to fashion, women in the workplace have a new set of dress rules, in which jewelry takes its place prominently.
The 80s jewels were bright and new, and the oath meant to be loud. Designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Moschino and Jean Paul Gautier all rose to fame in the 80s and led the way throughout the 80s with their fearless exploration of gender, colour, style and materials in fashion.
This ruby and diamond necklace is meticulously crafted and designed in one piece, the most popular pendant necklace of the time, and its design is irresistible to this day.
Lot 302 British Victorian Chest.
Specifications: 45cm x 2cm x 0.5cm
Weight: 696 grams.
Material: 15k** (including 62.)5%）
Date: Late Victorian (late 19th century).
Art style: Etruscan revival.
Origin: United Kingdom.
A mark: 15ct
rmb: 8,000
Victorian Britain sparked an archaeological craze. The craze began with the excavations of the ancient city of Herculaneum, as well as the discovery of artifacts in Pompeii ten years later. Both ancient cities were destroyed by volcanic eruptions, and the study of monuments started a trend of archaeological revivalism. For jewelry, archaeological revivalism is more focused on the Etruscan civilization, and the manufacturing process of its ** products is extremely high. It is especially famous for its granulation process and filigree inlay. Since the 1840s, British goldsmiths began to devote themselves to the study of the first jewels unearthed one after another, studying the details of metal treatment (non-carving, perforating or cutting techniques), and began to unravel and reproduce the ancient way of making jewelry.
The Victorian period itself was a peak period for British culture and art, and it was also the period of the greatest prosperity of British national power. Victorian products have a great deal of attention to detail and quality. Archaeological Revivist jewelry is one of those highly sought-after and collectible categories. The fine workmanship is also a tribute to the ancient Etruscan civilization. It is very difficult for modern goldsmiths to deliberately imitate the shape of 19th-century Victorian gold beads or gold threads, and this art form is basically an irreproducible art style.
This jewel is still very well preserved after almost 150 years and is a rare gem. The shape of the whole piece is very much in line with the absolute symmetry of the Victorian aesthetic. Many ancient Chinese artworks are also symmetrical beauty, so this treasure is very much in line with the aesthetics of the Chinese.
Lot 303 Diamond chest from the Victorian period of England.
Specification: 55cm x 1cm x 1cm
Weight: 476 grams.
Material: 15k** (including 62.)5%), old cut diamonds.
Date: Late Victoria (late 19th century).
Art style: Etruscan revival.
Origin: United Kingdom.
rmb: 8,000
The excavations of the ancient city of Herculaneum in 1738 and the discovery of artifacts in Pompeii a decade later gave impetus to the development of archaeological revival in Britain, both of which were destroyed by volcanic eruptions. British goldsmiths devoted themselves to the study of the ** jewelry unearthed from the cemetery, and from 1840 onwards, they continued to learn the Etruscan granulation process, filigree inlay and other ** crafts. They gradually unravel the mysteries of the ancient way of making jewelry by focusing on the details of the metal treatment (not engraving, piercing, or cutting). These special revival jewels of the Victorian period in England are actually the product of the archaeological fever that Etruscan culture set off in Britain.
The scepter symbolizes power, the scepter and the crown, which is a three-piece set for the king or queen when he succeeds to the throne. The Victorian period itself was a peak period for British culture and art, and it was also a period of British national prosperity. Most Victorian products focus on quality regardless of cost. During this period, many jewelry shapes with the characteristics of the era emerged, and the revival jewelry as one of them, presented with an attitude of paying tribute to ancient civilization and a very high level of technology, is very worthy of collection.