Antique Deco Platinum & Red Jade Brooch

You read that correctly: this Art Deco brooch features an incredible red jade tablet. During the height of the 1920s, when the Art Deco design movement peaked, there was also an intense fascination with Orientalism, as imports of Japanese and Chinese art surged. Many remarkable Art Deco pieces are adorned with Asian antiques and jade, which was considered a symbol of good luck during that era. This unique piece perfectly blends Eastern and Western influences. 

In the rich French tradition, the brooch is hand-fabricated in platinum and adorned with diamonds; unfortunately, it is unsigned. The centerpiece of the brooch is a large rectangular cabochon of orange-red jadeite, showcasing exceptional color and translucency—take a look at the last picture where light passes through the jade. This piece would look stunning on your lapel or hat, or you could even convert it into a pendant. 

Details: Antique brooch hand-crafted in platinum with a 14k white gold pin stem, set with 10ct+ of red jadeite (natural jade, natural color) and 0.25ctw of natural old-cut diamond accents, circa 1925.