Gold bow pendant with diamonds 14 krt/950>Vintage Jewellery Online

A stunning handmade bow design in solid 14-carat rose gold, adorned with platinum-set diamonds across the ribbon-like design. Inspired by the finest High Jewellery works, the gold appears smooth and flowing like fabric.

In the 1940s and 1950s, yellow, pink and green gold became popular as platinum was used for military purposes during World War II. Pieces of jewellery from this period were bold and cheerful, with gemstones and diamonds completely covering the designs. Famous houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier embraced multifunctional designs and introduced iconic innovations such as the tubogas necklace and transformable jewellery.

Themes such as flowers, animals, bows and lace dominated the designs, with Van Cleef & Arpels excelling in ribbon and bow motifs. This unsigned pendant, with hand-perforated scrollwork and platinum-set diamonds, shows exceptional craftsmanship. Although sturdy, the design gives the illusion of movement and can be worn both as a pendant and hair ornament, perfectly fitting the versatile elegance of the period.