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Baguette, round, old and single-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1925, signed Tiffany & Co., burgundy Tiffany & Co. case

Diamonds: 5 baguette-cut with approximate total weight of 4.00 - 4.25 carats, 125 round, old and single-cut with approximate total weight of 6.75 - 7.00 carats. Approximate total diamond weight of 10.75 - 11.25 carats

Size/Dimensions: 19.1 cm (71⁄2 in)
Gross Weight: 26.9 grams
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Defined by its emphasis on geometry, symmetry and modernity, Art Deco jewelry of the 1920s and 1930s reflected the era’s fascination with progress, architecture and machine-age design. Clean lines, bold forms and precisely structured compositions became defining characteristics of the style, creating jewels that conveyed both movement and order. Platinum was uniquely suited to the Art Deco aesthetic, enabling jewelers to create intricate, highly engineered settings that maximized both brilliance and precision. Its strength allowed diamonds to be mounted with remarkable delicacy, lending even the most complex designs an airy elegance. The resulting jewels are distinguished by their architectural character, where geometric symmetry, refined proportions and crisp linear forms converge to create a striking visual rhythm. Tiffany & Co. interpreted the modernist ideals of the Art Deco period with exceptional refinement, creating jewels distinguished by precise geometry, impeccable craftsmanship and an understated brilliance that remains strikingly contemporary.

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