-Boucheron Paris 1930 Art Deco Bangle Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx And White Coral
A statement bangle designed by Boucheron.
An impressive bold art deco piece, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the 1930. This statement bangle bracelet is very rare, unique and was a special commision by a very important client of the Boucheron maison. It was crafted with elegant lines in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with scalloped pieces carved of white and black onyx creating the magnificent contrast typical of the art deco pieces from this period.
Gemstones: Mounted in bezel settings, with 5 graduated oval cabochon cuts carved from natural black onyxes.
Weight: 286.55 grams, (183.88 Dwt).
Size: The inside free circumference is 7.5 Inches (19 Cm).
Measurements: From the top view, run 55 mm to the bottom 33 mm (2.16 x 1.30 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks: the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed, "MONTURE BOUCHERON".
Frédéric Boucheron, founded the Maison Boucheron in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry house is known for its intricate, free spirited style. Boucheron's designs are always creative and display outstanding French craftsmanship and characterful stones. He quickly became well known for the exceptional quality of his precious stones. Around 1880, he was the first modern jeweler bold enough to engrave diamonds with flowers or arabesques, reviving an engraving technique that had been forgotten since ancient times. Always avant-garde and seeking modernity, in 1879 the jeweler devised the Question Mark necklace, which, for the first time ever, would be worn asymmetrically and would not have a clasp. Far from entrapping the jewel and those who wore it in some stranglehold, Boucheron liberated both the jewelry and the women, without resorting to ideology. He became the jeweler of free and independent women. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron was the first of the great contemporary jewelers to open a boutique on place Vendôme. It was this move that gave meaning to the beginnings and to what followed. In this case, that of four generations of Boucheron, who, in the space of 160 years, built a style, a reputation, a know-how. This balance between perfect technical mastery and limitless artistic talent lies at the origin of each creation. Just as one sees the qualities of a stone before it is cut, or senses the radiance of a jewel before it is shaped, so Boucheron conceived of French jewelry before it existed.
Literature: Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, Rizzoli, New York 1985. For similar pieces with this geometry.
Provenance: Hancocks Jewelers, London England, acquired in 2010. A private collection.
Collateral: This bangle is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this bangle is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is absolutely no damage or trace of wear to the gold. The gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B012823MENNM/6.895
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