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

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

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

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

The decorative silverwork with hand-engraved and sculptural details gives the piece 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 shining light color of moonstones and the intense blue-green nuances of turquoise create an exclusive and timeless expression.

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

Provenance and info: The brooch belongs to a foreign Dane, who is a retired jewelry dealer with a shop in Paris in the mid/late 1900s. This brooch is one of 4 brooches acquired by the jewelry dealer in the 1960s in Paris and all brooches were made by the same goldsmith. Only one of the 4 brooches is stamped with a master's mark and a crab symbol. The master's mark is only partially visible and shows the head of a mermaid, which is the symbol of Claude Schwartz's stamp. It was and is not uncommon for goldsmiths not to stamp their creations until they start working on the next project, and this brooch is only stamped with two 925 stamps, but the provenance above makes it possible to attribute it to Claude Schwartz with great certainty.

Total weight: 45 g. Measure: 8x4,4x2 cm. Stand: see pictures.