{"product_id":"marianne-ostier-geometric-diamond-earrings-in-18k-gold-circa-1960","title":"Marianne Ostier Geometric Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold, circa 1960","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry in Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA composition of intersecting golden planes, where sharp angles, open spaces, and a single diamond create an unexpected sense of movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCreated by \u003cstrong\u003eMarianne Ostier circa 1960\u003c\/strong\u003e, these striking earrings reflect the sculptural experimentation that distinguished American jewelry design during the mid-twentieth century. Their bold geometry is tempered by an extraordinary sensitivity to proportion, texture, and the interplay of light and shadow.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach earring is fashioned in 18K gold as an intricate arrangement of overlapping square and angular frames, positioned at varying orientations to create a layered, almost architectural composition. The openwork construction allows light to pass between the intersecting elements, lending depth and visual complexity to an otherwise disciplined geometric design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gold surfaces display a softly brushed finish, their warm, matte luminosity contrasting with the crisp edges of the individual frames. At the center, a white diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat introduces a concentrated point of brilliance, providing a delicate counterbalance to the substantial goldwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMarianne Ostier, celebrated for her inventive approach to jewelry as a form of modern sculpture, frequently explored the relationship between abstract geometry and the human form. Working in New York alongside her husband, Oliver Ostier, she developed a distinctive vocabulary of architectural structures, unexpected proportions, and richly worked gold surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese earrings embody that artistic sensibility. Their interlocking forms evoke the language of modernist sculpture, while their layered construction creates a subtle illusion of rotation and movement. Despite their considerable visual presence, the composition remains remarkably balanced, with each element contributing to a unified whole.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring approximately 1.25 inches in height and 1 inch in width, the earrings possess an impressive sculptural scale. Their combined weight of 29.1 grams further emphasizes the substance of the goldwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exercise in controlled complexity, where geometry becomes ornament and gold assumes the language of sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marianne Ostier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.20 Carat per Earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlocking Geometric Openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.25 × 1 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.1 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e EA65602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marianne Ostier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67918223573265,"sku":"EA65602","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9008\/5393\/files\/Brushed_Gold_Geometric_Earrings_with_Diamonds_4380109.jpg?v=1793293079","url":"https:\/\/www.odeoncollection.com\/products\/marianne-ostier-geometric-diamond-earrings-in-18k-gold-circa-1960","provider":"Odeon Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}