18K Yellow Gold Pendant, Adorned with Synthetic Rubies – Modern Geometric Style, circa 1980-1990

This 18-carat yellow gold pendant has a square shape set as a rhombus, with a clean frame, thick and polished lines. In its center, it features a structured motif composed of four square synthetic rubies, of calibrated size, arranged in a regular grid pattern with a golden cross separation. These rubies are princess cut (square faceted cut) and have an intense raspberry red color, brilliant and homogeneous, typical of the synthetic stones used in jewelry from the 80s-90s.

This piece of jewelry can be dated to the 1980s to 1990s, a period during which jewelry explored assertive geometric shapes, solid volumes, and simple yet graphic compositions. The use of calibrated synthetic stones (rubies, sapphires, emeralds) was then very common in semi-luxury jewelry, as it allowed for striking visual effects at a moderate cost. This type of pendant was often produced in Europe (Italy, France, Spain) or the United States.

The style of this pendant is modern geometric, at the crossroads between architectural design and decorative jewelry. The square framing, the perfect distribution of the stones, and the uniform brilliance of the yellow gold give it a structured, orderly, and decorative character. This piece of jewelry perfectly illustrates the aesthetic of the 1980s, centered on clean shapes, bold colors, and a strong visual rendering, while remaining easy to wear daily.