Ring

In 1930s diamond jewellery the geometric ornament became much more rounded and three dimensional than had been the case in the previous decade. Here the angularity of baguette-cut diamonds arranged in rigid parallel lines is given a softness and fullness by varying the angles at which the bands of stones are set. This also increases the play of light within the diamonds.

Ring · Paris · 1939. Platinum with baguette and round-cut diamonds. By Van Cleef & Arpels. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.