When Midnight Blooms
Raven – Whitby Jet Vintage Enamel Rose 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond 0.20ct 6 Black Diamond Beads 1.29ct 49 Black Diamonds 0.69ct Platinum Handmade Chain Platinum Brooch Frame
Measurements Raven – 68 x 68 x 18mm Chain – 573mm (2.3mm)
Envisioning the raven in wild nature, When Midnight Blooms is realised in hand-carved Whitby Jet. The raven’s powerful black wings are outstretched to reveal their full glory, and in doing so, they encircle an antique, enameled gold rose which holds a white diamond, glistening among its petals. This bold fine art piece is finished with a detachable handmade platinum chain.
When Midnight Blooms
Notes and provenance
It is the delicate interplay of dark and light that makes this work so visually striking. The raven was meticulously carved from 180 million year old jet, a rare gemstone. A spray of black diamonds enlivens its outstretched plumage. The rose was originally made by New York fine jeweller Black, Starr & Frost and dates back to circa 1890. Its heart-like petals are 18ct yellow gold, the edges still visibly gilded, whilst the rest is encased in ivory-hued enamel. A stunning white, round diamond acts as a dew drop and is set in platinum claws within the flower’s folds. This piece rests on a handmade platinum chain, laced with black diamond beads and secured with a barrel clasp.
The raven that surrounds it is the work of a master carver who meticulously transformed a flawless Whitby Jet gemstone into this otherworldly form, with a spray of black diamonds enlivening its outstretched plumage. This centerpiece rests on a handmade platinum chain, laced with black diamond beads and secured with a barrel clasp.
A versatile piece, When Midnight Blooms hangs beautifully on the body as a pendant. Alternatively, the chain can be detached and the work transforms into a beguiling brooch thanks to a discrete rear pin.