JAR (1977 – present) JAR Emerald Leaf Brooch. Photo Courtesy of Christie’s. Reclusive contemporary French artist noted for his collectible pavé jewelry. In 1977, Joel Arthur Rosenthal opened his firm JAR with his partner Pierre Jeannet.1 Born in the Bronx...
Lacquer Art Deco Lacquered Cigarette Box with Diamond-Set Findings. Lacquer is a spirit based varnish used to coat metal or wood and to protect finishes. With the addition of iron oxides or coloring agents, it can be quite vivid. The ancient Chinese were quite...
Line Bracelet A line bracelet is a bracelet of individual, flexible, links which are set with gemstones of the same size. A tennis bracelet is a type of line bracelet. Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet. Side View. Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet....
Marina B. (1978 – Present) Italian jewellery designer associated with the Bulgari firm. Marina Bulgari is from the third generation of family members brought into the business. When her father Constantino died in 1973, she and her sister Anna assumed central...
Millegrain Millegraining is an extremely tiny beaded detail that finishes an edge on a piece of jewelry. The detail is applied as a fine beaded texture, usually on platinum. The millegrained edges on platinum can be on a fine wire, a knife edge wire, a bezel setting...
Monogram Hand Engraved Monogram on an 18k Yellow Gold Minute Repeator. A monogram is the interweaving of two or more letters or other symbols into a pleasing and balanced design. Monograms have been engraved, applied and enameled on jewelry for centuries. They are...
