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

Claude Schwartz, Paris (1958-) Vintage unique Studio jewelry pendant in Silver, Gold, Garnet, and Jasper. 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 piece is handmade in sterling silver with 14 karat gold mounting around a large cabochon garnet, centrally placed over a large natural turquoise with a living matrix and beautiful organic color play.

The decorative silver work with hand-engraved and sculptural details gives the piece a marked 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 deep color of garnet, 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 central.

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/late 1900s. This jewelry is one of 4 pieces acquired by the jewelry dealer in the 1960s in Paris and all pieces were made by the same goldsmith. Only one of the 4 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 animal symbol in Claude Schwartz's stamp. It was and is not uncommon for goldsmiths not to have their creations stamped until they start working on their next project, and this jewelry, also stands unstamped, but the provenance here makes it possible for us to attribute it to Claude Schwartz with great certainty.

Total weight: 57 g. Measurements: 9x5x1,6 cm. Condition: see pictures.