The Four Seasons Design Group, who along with jewelry also designs other objects of art for museum galleries, has recreated the works of French designer and artist Erte. This jewelry is very detailed and combines techniques of enamel and well as inlay.

Pictured left: Among Erte's sources of inspiration were the fables and myths he learned as a child in Russia. One of the most pervasive of these concerns the beautiful woman and the fearsome beast that is turned into a handsome prince by the beauty's kindness.

Available in 14kt. gold with black onyx and mother-of-pearl with precious and semi precious stones.

Here are some more pieces I found on the Four Seasons Design Group web site:




Occasionally, instead of referring back to the original image of the same title, Erté would reach across for an image to convert to a different subject. In Salome he found his model in another femme fatale - Giulietta, from The Tales of Hoffman - who was the subject of his serigraph of 1983 named for her.

Available in sterling silver and vermeil with black onyx background and beads, faux pearls and Swarovski crystals.



Simply beautiful from the front or the back, this Erte design shows all the creative genius of Erte. From the stark black and white art deco design of the watch face to the sunrise/sunset design on the back, the watch is both a timepiece and a jewelry ornament.