Brooch

The motif on the central mother of pearl panel of this brooch appears to have been inspired by a rug design, possibly of American Indian or South American origin. Simple rug designs, with their flat, stepped geometric patterns fit well with the principles of Art Deco but appear to have been used only very rarely as a design source for jewellery.

Brooch · France · 1920-1930. Platinum, gold, diamonds, mother-of-pearl, common light opal, moonstones and sapphires. By Unknown. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.