A wonderfully elegant Art Deco treasure, this 1920s jewellery suite brings together a 9ct white gold ring and coordinating bar brooch, each set with a beautiful natural blue topaz. Still nestled in their original fitted presentation case, the two pieces have a lovely sense of history, offering a glimpse of the sophisticated geometric style that made the Roaring Twenties such an exciting era for jewellery.
There is also something wonderfully romantic about this suite for a wedding. The icy-blue topaz ring could be a bride’s “something blue”, while the coordinating bar brooch would make a distinctive lapel jewel for the groom. A lovely way for two people to share a little piece of Art Deco history on their special day — and treasure it together long afterwards.
The topaz gemstones display a clear, luminous icy-blue colour that complements the cool sheen of the white gold. Any warmer tones visible on the gold in photographs are reflections from the surrounding environment.
The ring is centred by a tall, elongated baguette-cut topaz, securely held in four double claws. The shoulders taper elegantly towards the stone, while the slender yet substantial band keeps the focus firmly on the central gemstone.
The brooch echoes the ring’s clean architectural lines. Its exceptionally long, slender bar is centred by an unusual coffin-cut topaz, also held in four double claws, two at each side. This striking six-sided, hexagonal gemstone cut was very much in fashion during the Art Deco era, when bold geometric designs were all the rage. Although differently shaped, the two stones share the same elongated geometry, creating a beautifully balanced and sophisticated pairing. The brooch is solid gold throughout, including the pin, and fastens with an early roll-over safety clasp.
The ring is stamped “9CT” and bears the maker’s mark “CyBs”, identifying Coley Brothers, a Birmingham jewellery firm established in 1870 and active into the 1930s. The brooch carries a matching “9CT” stamp. Both gemstones have been tested using a Presidium gem tester and identified as natural blue topaz.
What makes this suite especially appealing is the way its two pieces work together. The sleek bar brooch and architectural ring would have made a wonderfully sophisticated combination when worn in the 1920s, yet their clean, unfussy design feels just as modern today.
The original blue fitted presentation case completes the ensemble beautifully. Rather than separating the pieces, I have chosen to preserve them together as a matching suite, just as they were intended to be enjoyed.
A century after this jewellery was created, it offers the opportunity for its story to continue. The woman who wears it next can enjoy the same elegant ring and brooch that another woman once treasured, carrying their history forward rather than allowing them to become orphaned and lost to time.
THE DETAILS
ERA: Art Deco, circa 1920s
METAL: 9ct white gold
GEMSTONES: Two blue topaz
RING GEMSTONE: Elongated baguette cut, measuring 14.84 × 7.11mm
BROOCH GEMSTONE: Unusual coffin cut, measuring 14.12 × 7mm
MAKER: Coley Brothers, Birmingham (maker’s mark “CyBs” on the ring)
HALLMARKS: Both pieces stamped 9CT
WEIGHT: Ring 2.7g; brooch 3.3g; total 6g
RING SIZE: UK N½ / US 7
BROOCH LENGTH: 6.5cm (2½ inches)
INCLUDED: Original blue fitted presentation case
CONDITION: Both pieces are in excellent antique condition, with minimal signs of wear or use. The original fitted case shows age-related wear consistent with its age, adding considerable charm to this complete period suite.
A rare opportunity to acquire a superb antique Art Deco jewellery suite, with complementary geometric gemstones, an identifiable Birmingham maker and its original fitted presentation case. A beautiful heirloom to be treasured and enjoyed for generations to come.
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