Design for Jade Earrings
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) French, born Russia
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Jewelry has always held a pivotal place in Erté’s dazzling designs for musical-theater productions, but the artist also tried his hand at creating pieces to be worn in daily life. In the period after the stock-market crash of 1929, in particular, Erté sought out collaborations with fashion houses to supplement his income. This design for a jade earring, which does not require pierced ears, shows how he combined classic materials with innovative solutions to form and function. Although it is unclear for whom Erté designed this line of jewelry, the works stand out for their modern aesthetic and ingenuity.
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