Claude Schwartz, Paris (1958-) Vintage Unique Studio Jewelry Brooch in Silver, Gold, Moonstone and Turquoise. From the 1960s.

Claude Schwartz, Paris (1958-) Vintage unique Studio jewelry brooch in Silver, Gold, Moonstone and Turquoise. From the 1960s.

A large, rare and distinctive French unique jewelry piece created by Atelier goldsmith Claude Schwartz, Paris, made in the sought-after Studio jewelry style from the 1960s.

The brooch is handmade in sterling silver with 14 karat gold mounting around a large cabochon moonstone, centrally placed over a large natural turquoise with a living matrix and beautiful organic color play.

The decorative silverwork with hand-engraved and sculptural details gives the brooch a distinctive atelier character and emphasizes the artistic approach, where form, texture, and materials come together. The contrast between the patinated glow of silver, the warm tone of gold details, the moonstone's shining light color, and the turquoise's intense blue-green nuances creates an exclusive and timeless expression.

A strong statement piece with collector appeal, typical of the French workshop workers from the period, where individuality and craftsmanship were at the center.

Provenance and info: Originates from the jewelry collection of a foreign Dane, who was a retired jewelry dealer with a shop in Paris in the mid-to-late 1900s. This jewelry is one of four pieces acquired by the jewelry dealer in the 1960s in Paris, and all pieces were made by the same goldsmith. Only one of the four pieces is stamped with the maker's mark and crab symbol. The master stamp is only partially visible and shows the head of a unicorn, which is the symbol of Claude Schwartz's stamp. It is not uncommon for goldsmiths not to have their creations stamped until they start working on the next project, and this jewelry is only stamped with two 925 stamps, but the provenance here makes it possible to attribute it to Claude Schwartz with great certainty.

Total weight: 45 g. Measurements: 8x4,4x2 cm. Condition: see pictures.