Dress clip

The vibrant colours of hardstones remained an important aspect of Art Deco jewellery through the 1930s. The simple form and striking colour contrast of this Cartier clip combine to create a piece of elegant minimalism echoing the restrained lines of contemporary architectural detailing.

Dress clip · Paris · 1935-1940. Gold set with lapis lazuli and turquoise. By Cartier. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.