An Art Deco chalcedony and sapphire scarf clip, circa 1930, the…
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An Art Deco chalcedony and sapphire scarf clip, circa 1930, the carved chalcedony of tri-form design randomly set with mixed pink and blue sapphires cut en cabochon, together with faceted sapphires, wired between each section and mounted to an 18ct white gold frame, signed, French assay marks. Note: see a similar example in Art Deco jewellery by Sylvie Raulet, p.232
circa. A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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