Art Deco is my favorite style of jewelry with its flair of design and the use of unusual combinations of gemstones. Art Deco is a style of architecture and design which first appeared in France just before World War I, reaching its high point in the 1925 Paris Exposition of Decorative Arts, and extending into the 1940s. Today, authentic period jewelry, art objects and reproductions remain esteemed by those who wear and collect it. In the following gallery I’ve included jewelry and art objects which greatly appeal to me.
SAPPHIRE JEWELRY AND ART WORKS GALLERY
Figure 1. Art Deco brooch with sapphire cabochon set in an onyx frame with rubies set in gold. The material on which the gems are mounted is not identified [Ref 1].Figure 2. Art Deco sapphire and diamond inlayed silver cigarette case [Ref 2].Figure 3. Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring [Ref 3].Figure 4. Cuff links with ruby cabochon and sapphire set in white gold with black onyx trimmed stud [Ref 4].Figure 5. Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum watch [Ref 5].Figure 6. Art Deco tiara with diamonds and sapphires set in white gold [Ref 6].Figure 7. Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet, circa 1920 [Ref 7].Figure 8. Art Deco brooch in Egyptian style set with sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds [Ref 8].Figure 9. Diamond brooch set with sapphire accents [Ref 9].Figure 10. Art Deco watch with cameos, set with sapphires and diamonds [Ref 10].
Summit Fire District Station 31 6425 N Cosnino Rd, Flagstaff, AZ corner of Townsend-Winona & Cosnino roads
Agenda:
Along with the usual club business, the meetings consist of discussions of upcoming field trips, local club shows, ‘show and tell ‘of members’ recent finds and expositions. As always the club library is available for browsing and snacks for munching.
Fieldtrips are generally scheduled on the Saturday after the monthly meeting. The plans for the fieldtrip are discussed at that meeting. Details include time and location for caravaning to the search site, types and examples of specimens we’ll be looking for, location map, and any personal items needed for the exposition.
Anyone who plans on participating on the club sponsored trip needs to be a member.
January Fieldtrip
The club did not plan a trip for January. However, they agreed that the Quartzsite Show would be the destination for those who could make it. The show runs through January and February. Information for the show may be found if you Google “Quartzsite Gem and Mineral Showcase”.
