A superb Art Deco platinum and diamond ‘wave’ bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, designed as a wide openwork band composed of sixteen stylised rolling waves, each set throughout with diamonds.
Total diamond weight: approximately 30 carats.
 
Signature: Signed Van Cleef-Arpels and numbered.
 
Hallmarks: French assay mark ‘dog’s head’ for platinum. French maker's mark.
 
Origin & Period: Paris, circa 1925.
 
Dimensions: 18,5 x 2 cm.
 
The rhythmic, continuous wave motif creates a strong sense of movement and symmetry,
characteristic of the refined geometric elegance of the Art Deco period.
The dynamic repetition of the wave forms evokes the era’s fascination with speed, progress and
technological innovation, reflecting the visual language of the Machine Age, in which streamlined
motion and modern engineering inspired both architecture and the decorative arts. This impression
of forward movement is reinforced by the uninterrupted horizontal flow of the design, giving the
bracelet a distinctly modern and energetic presence.
 
Executed in platinum, the bracelet displays exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous stone setting,
allowing maximum brilliance while preserving the lightness of the openwork structure. The scroll-
like abstraction of natural forms into repeating patterns exemplifies the Art Deco ideal of
transforming organic movement into elegant modern geometry.
 
Reference number: 93.
Price upon request.