Diamond corsage ornament, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1920

Designed as a ribbon bow, set to the centre with a circular-cut diamond, within interlacing lines of single- and circular-cut diamonds, suspending similarly set articulated tassels, signed Tiffany & Co., brooch fitting.

Cf: Clare Phillips, Bejewelled by Tiffany, 1837 - 1987, London, 2006, page 166 and 167 for examples of bows of a similar date by Tiffany & Co.

Probably mounted in platinum and gold. Principal diamond spreads at approximately 2.00 carats, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VS. Estimated remaining total diamond weight approximately 5.00 - 6.00 carats. Right hand inner loop slightly bent back, evidence of gold solder possibly from a repair, could benefit from attention by a professional jeweller. Well articulated tassels and lower section of ribbon slightly articulated. Safety catch to pin secure. Slight traces of tarnish, could benefit from a careful professional clean. Later fitted case. In good condition.
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Bows and ribbons were a popular motif used frequently in early 20th century Garland Style jewellery.  Jewels such as these used the delicate designs of the eighteenth century as their inspiration, the forms always expressing lightness and fluidity.  Creations such as this appeared frequently in Tiffany & Co. works from the late 19th century through to the 1920s.