Black, Starr & Frost Art Deco Emerald, Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
At a glance
Shape
Emerald Cut
Carat
On Request
Colour
On Request
Clarity
On Request
Metal
On Request
The pairing of onyx and emerald is one of the more striking color decisions to emerge from the Art Deco period, and it remains as bold today as it was a century ago. This bracelet leans fully into that contrast: the deep black of the onyx providing a graphic frame for emerald's saturated green, with diamonds threading the two together in the crisp linear style that defines the era's finest workshops. Little in contemporary jewelry attempts this particular combination, which is part of what makes surviving examples so compelling to collectors of period work today.
Metal and carat specifications are available on request; we do not estimate figures we cannot verify, and a written breakdown will be provided ahead of any purchase decision. What we can say is that onyx-and-emerald compositions from this period were produced in genuinely limited numbers even when new, since the technique required both a jeweler skilled in gem-setting and a design sensibility willing to commit to such stark contrast without softening it. Decades on, well-preserved examples are correspondingly scarce, and demand among Art Deco specialists has only grown as fewer pieces surface each year at auction or through private sale.
On the wrist, the graphic quality of black against green gives the bracelet an almost architectural presence — it pairs naturally with the clean lines of modern tailoring as readily as it complements more traditional evening wear, making it unusually versatile for a period piece. It is a piece for the collector who values design conviction over safety, and for that reason it often becomes a signature piece within a wardrobe rather than one bracelet among many in rotation. Its rarity also makes it a natural candidate for a family holding, an object with enough character to carry a story forward across generations.
Our in-house gemological team reviews every stone before presenting a piece to clients, and independent certification is available on request for buyers seeking full documentation. Legacy's advisors are also on hand to discuss appropriate care for onyx, which is more porous than many gemstones and benefits from specific handling guidance to preserve its depth of color.
As with our other vintage acquisitions of this caliber, we present this bracelet through private inquiry, and are glad to discuss framing options for display when the piece is between wearings. We welcome the opportunity to arrange a confidential viewing and discuss terms directly with you.
Specifications
- Cut / Shape: Emerald Cut
- Gemstones: Emerald, Onyx
- Carat Weight
- On Request
- Shape
- Emerald Cut
- Color
- On Request
- Clarity
- On Request
- Metal
- On Request
- Certification
- GIA / IGI / HRD on request
- Treatment
- None · Natural
- Reference Number
- LD-B-GEM-0172
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Independently certified — to your choice of GIA, IGI or HRD on request; documents shared privately with verified acquirers.
Authentication guarantee — if any piece does not match its stated specifications, full money-back refund.
Care — a soak in warm water with mild soap restores light return; have the prongs inspected annually.
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The pairing of onyx and emerald is one of the more striking color decisions to emerge from the Art Deco period, and it remains as bold today as it was a century ago. This bracelet leans fully into that contrast: the deep black of the onyx providing a graphic frame for emerald's saturated green, with diamonds threading the two together in the crisp linear style that defines the era's finest workshops. Little in contemporary jewelry attempts this particular combination, which is part of what makes surviving examples so compelling to collectors of period work today.
Metal and carat specifications are available on request; we do not estimate figures we cannot verify, and a written breakdown will be provided ahead of any purchase decision. What we can say is that onyx-and-emerald compositions from this period were produced in genuinely limited numbers even when new, since the technique required both a jeweler skilled in gem-setting and a design sensibility willing to commit to such stark contrast without softening it. Decades on, well-preserved examples are correspondingly scarce, and demand among Art Deco specialists has only grown as fewer pieces surface each year at auction or through private sale.
On the wrist, the graphic quality of black against green gives the bracelet an almost architectural presence — it pairs naturally with the clean lines of modern tailoring as readily as it complements more traditional evening wear, making it unusually versatile for a period piece. It is a piece for the collector who values design conviction over safety, and for that reason it often becomes a signature piece within a wardrobe rather than one bracelet among many in rotation. Its rarity also makes it a natural candidate for a family holding, an object with enough character to carry a story forward across generations.
Our in-house gemological team reviews every stone before presenting a piece to clients, and independent certification is available on request for buyers seeking full documentation. Legacy's advisors are also on hand to discuss appropriate care for onyx, which is more porous than many gemstones and benefits from specific handling guidance to preserve its depth of color.
As with our other vintage acquisitions of this caliber, we present this bracelet through private inquiry, and are glad to discuss framing options for display when the piece is between wearings. We welcome the opportunity to arrange a confidential viewing and discuss terms directly with you.
Specifications
- Cut / Shape: Emerald Cut
- Gemstones: Emerald, Onyx
Penelope Ravensworth
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