An Art Deco brooch comprised of three sugarloaf turquoise with striped lapis and diamond spacers, in 18k. France. Atw diamonds 0.56 ct

A striking example of Art Deco geometric design, this brooch centers on three sugarloaf turquoise elements, each displaying a vivid blue color traversed by veins of dark matrix. The stones are secured by angular gold corner mounts, their clean lines emphasizing the architectural character of the design. Narrow bands of striped lapis lazuli and diamond spacers separate the turquoise, introducing a crisp contrast of deep blue and white against the turquoise. The use of turquoise and lapis lazuli speaks to the period's fascination with richly colored gems and the influence of ancient Egyptian art, particularly following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.