Des Broches Noires

An 18 karat white gold, onyx and diamond pendant-brooch.

A diamond, cultured pearl and enamel brooch by David Webb.

An art deco diamond, onyx and pearl brooch, circa 1925.

An art deco onyx, diamond, platinum and gold brooch, circa 1925.

An art deco onyx, diamond, platinum and gold brooch, circa 1920.

An enamel and diamond bar brooch, 1920s.

A Macassar ebony, baroque cultured pearl and diamond brooch by Viviane Debbas.

A mid 19th century natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1860.

An onyx and diamond brooch, 1920s, French made.

An onyx, diamond, platinum and gold brooch.

A platinum, rock crystal, diamond and enamel brooch by Lacloche Frères, France.

Des Bracelets Bleues

An 18 karat gold, platinum, turquoise and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, France.

An art deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, crica 1925.

A gold, turquoise, and diamond mesh bracelet, circa 1820.

Gold, turquoise, and diamond bracelets, early 19th century.

Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, Coven-Lacloche, France.

Platinum, Star Sapphire, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, Verdura.

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Bulgari, circa 1965.

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, circa 1930.

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, by Oscar Heyman & Brothers.

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1920.

Synthetic sapphire and diamond bracelet, 1930s.

Turquoise, enamel and diamond bracelet, by David Webb.

Mismatched Jewelry Sets

A pair of George III earstuds and a 19th century diamond brooch.

An emerald and diamond group of jewelry.

A collection of diamond jewels, turn of the 20th century and later.

A diamond and natural pearl bangle and a natural pearl bracelet, 1910s.

Diamond necklace and brooches, late 18th century.

An antique diamond necklace and brooch.

A diamond ring by Chaumet, and gem set and diamond rings and serpent bracelet.

A gold and diamond compact and a pair of diamond and ruby brooches.

A Jacob & Co. ring, top; a pearl necklace by Harry Winston; and a pearl ring by James de Givenchy for Taffin.

A ruby bangle by Lacloche Frères; an emerald and diamond brooch, and a sapphire and diamond Scottish flag brooch, early 20th century.

Jeweled Baubles

A Japanese gilt-bronze figure of a parrot perched on a marble plinth.

An 18 karat gold "Cochon" purse by Paul Frey for Lacloche Frères, France circa 1900.

An 18 karat gold and jewel set agate carving of a cat, Verdura, 20th century.

A collection of gem set, enamel and diamond jewels by Fabergé.

An early 20th century diamond, sapphire and silk miniature desk clock, circa 1905.

A gem-set silver sarpech (head ornament), central India or Iran, late 19th century.

A jeweled Hermes "Kelly" bag in crocodile skin and diamonds.

A seed pearl, gold and diamond compact belonging to Marlene Dietrich, by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1949.

A moonstone and diamond miniature crown by Koch, early 20th century.

A pair of garnet and diamond hair combs.

A platinum and diamond clasp, mounted by Cartier, circa 1910.

A portrait of Emperor Napoleon 1 (1769-1821) and the Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria (1791-1847), by Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin.

A royal presentation panel with William IV's cipher, made in diamonds and enamel, circa 1830.

A silver, silver-gilt and colored stone compact.

A pair of gold, gem set, and enamel parrot figurines.

Art Deco Diamond Bracelets

Art Deco was widespread from the 1920's through the 1940's, and its geometric design elements were widely popular in jewelry design. It seems like art deco bracelets were made in vast quantities, as can be best proven by the hoards of pictures below.

Diamond and aquamarine bracelet in platinum, circa 1940.

Diamond bracelet, 1920's.

Diamond bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond bracelet, 1950.

A diamond deco bracelet by Tiffany & Co., 1930.

Diamond link bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond link bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond and cabochon ruby bracelet, 1950's.

Diamond and platinum charm bracelet, Cartier, 1925.

Diamond link bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond and emerald bracelet by Cartier, 1930's.

Emerald and diamond bracelet, 1950's.

Emerald and diamond bracelet, by Lacloche, 1930.

Diamond lady's wristwatch.

Pearl, platinum, diamond and onyx wristwatch by Dreicer & Co., circa 1925.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, 1950.

Natural pearl and diamond bracelet, Cartier, 1920.

Platinum, emerald and diamond bracelet, France, circa 1950.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1925.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1925.

Platinum, diamond, aquamarine and sapphire bracelet, 1925.

Platinum and diamond bracelet by Udall Ballou, circa 1930.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1935.

Platinum, diamond and emerald wristwatch by Dreicer & Co., circa 1920.

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, 1930's.

Platinum, diamond and star sapphire bracelet, circa 1930.

Sapphire and diamond link bracelet.

Seed pearl and diamond choker necklace by Lucie Campbell.