The 1960s marked a transformative era in jewelry design, emphasizing drama and dimension. Rather than being mere adornments, these pieces became intimate sculptures—miniature works of art that blurred the line between jewelry and personal expression. This evolution empowered both the maker and the wearer to view jewelry as more than a showcase for precious materials, embracing its potential as a bold, three-dimensional statement.
This stunning bracelet, inspired by the form of a wrist corsage, exemplifies the era’s innovative spirit. Modeled after a single bloom, perhaps an Asiatic lily, the flower is meticulously crafted from highly polished gold. Each petal is perforated and adorned with linear rows of petite diamonds and pearls, adding texture and brilliance. The stamens, bursting confidently from the flower’s center, are capped with larger diamonds and pearls, creating a striking focal point.
Extending this organic motif, the bracelet’s “leaves” are intricately detailed with raised tendrils and globules of gold, enhancing the piece’s dimensionality and reinforcing its status as both a wearable accessory and a sculptural masterpiece.
Items featured in Simply Brilliant are part of a curated collection and are not available for purchase. Image by photo by Tony Walsh.