Art Deco parrots brooch, by Cartier, c. 1935
'This Art Deco brooch is set with diamonds and 'tutti-frutti' gems (calibre sapphires, emeralds, diamonds, and rubies). It's shaped like two parrots playing on a diamond-set branch. The birds are gem-set with diamond details. The best part - each parrot detaches and can be worn separately.
Calibre Cut was made popular in the Art Deco period (1920-1935) when diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and black onyx were laid closely side by side with no visible mounting to create a wash of colour or contrast.' X
