“Deceptively Modern” Exhibition Preview in ForbesLife Magazine

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Beth Bernstein wrote a thoughtful preview in ForbesLife Magazine about our upcoming exhibition:

Over the past several years, Peter Schaffer, Director of A La Vieille Russie has been witnessing a change in the market and he has been building a collection to meet the growing demand. He has curated Deceptively Modern: Jewelry 1940s-1980s, an exhibition sale that highlights dynamic pieces that were designed from the end of WWII through the 1980s. On view from October 23rd through November 15th, the collection features bold statement jewelry by famed designers such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin, Gucci, and Angela Cummings, among others.

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pendant Earrings

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Victorian lozenge-form pendant earrings with old-mine diamonds and dark blue enamel borders, set in gold.

English ca 1870.
Length: 2 1/2 inches
(approx. 10 cts total)

$52,000

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pendant Earrings, back

Arts and Crafts Earrings by Dorrie Nossiter

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Arts and Crafts earrings made of natural seed pearls and mixed gems, including citrine, aquamarine, topaz, and alexandrite, set in gold and gilded silver.

By Dorrie Nossiter, English, ca. 1930.
Earrings L: 1 3/4 inches

$8,500

These are available for purchase in our online shop and in our 745 Fifth Avenue galleries.

Dorrie Nossiter (1893-1977) was an English jewelry designer working in the Arts and Crafts movement. Her work is characterized by floral motifs with curved lines and colorful gemstones. She studied at the Municipal School of Art in Birmingham from 1910-1914. She exhibited at London’s Walker Galleries from 1935-1939 and was among four women featured.

Model wearing seed pearl and multigem earrings by Dorrie Nossiter

Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

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Natural pearl earrings, in pavé platinum and diamond settings, topped with Asscher-cut diamonds.

English, circa 1910.
Length: 2-1/4 inches

$52,000

These earrings are featured in our diamond drop earrings video on our videos page.

side view, Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings

Mid-century Sapphire and Diamond Floral Clip Earrings

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Mid-century sapphire and diamond floral clip earrings, set in platinum.

English, ca. 1950
Length: 1 inch

$14,000

These earrings appear in our clip on earrings video on our videos page.

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Floral Clip EarringsArt Deco Sapphire and Diamond Floral Clip Earrings