“Most original is the combination of carved coral, of the old-fashioned type, with large uncut emeralds, diamonds and onyx. This daring color harmony is another Cartier invention, which is gradually growing in popularity. It, however, requires careful handling, the combination being rather dangerous.”
Cartier. Pendeloque, brooch-pendant, 1922
Cartier. Earrings, 1924
Cartier. Penannular brooch, c. 1925
Cartier. Bracelet, c. 1922
John Rawlings. Flowered Hat, 1943
Bianca Venerayan. Untitled, 2012
Suzanne Belperron. Diamond cuff bangles, c. 1935
Tiffany & Co. Diamond cuff bangles, 2015
“Man cannot escape or change his time. The eye sees the present and the future. ”
Alemany & Ertman (Design by Salvador Dali). The Eye of Time, brooch-watch, c. 1949
Salvador Dali wearing an eyepatch with The Eye of Time, c. 1950s
“The ideal Object to me is an Object that is useful for absolutely nothing; that could not be used for writing or removing superfluous hair or for telephoning; an Object which could not be placed on the mantelpiece or a Louis XIV commode; and Object which one is forced simply to wear - a Jewel.”
Rodarte. Evening gown, Fall 2012
Cueva de las Manos (Santa Cruz, Argentina), c. 13,000-9,000 B.C.E.
Wenceslaus Hollar, the 17th-century-Bohemian printmaker, was especially fond of two subjects: maps and muffs. One is tempted to suppose that, while his topographical studies paid the bills, it was love of the sumptuous that compelled him to scratch out so many of these ostentatious hand warmers. Whatever. They're gorgeous.
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