Brooch - 18 kt. Yellow gold Diamond (Natural) - Ruby
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Selected by Laura Trevino
She has 15 years' auction experience, specialising in vintage jewellery from 1920 to 2000.
Estimate € 180 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Antique naturalist brooch in bi-color gold set with rose-cut diamonds and synthetic rubies of the period – Belle Époque, circa 1895–1910.
Openwork brooch with a botanical motif consisting of scrolls and finely carved leaves.
The setting is made of yellow gold, with gray/white gold elements designed to enhance the brilliance of the diamonds, a technique used in jewellery making at the end of the 19th century.
It is adorned with natural rose-cut diamonds, grain-set, as well as antique calibrated synthetic rubies (corundum produced by the Verneuil process, used in jewelry since the early 20th century).
Note: one ruby is missing.
Original attachment system preserved, with a pin and hook clasp, accompanied by its articulated rear reinforcement that provides a better hold on delicate fabrics (lace, silk, or ribbon), typical of Belle Époque bodice brooches.
Several hallmarks (an eagle's head and the maker's mark visible on the mount)
Condition: visible signs of wear and minor old bumps, some pages torn, mechanical operation in very good condition.
Period: circa 1895–1910
Style: Belle-Époque / naturalist
Material: two-tone gold
Stones: natural rose-cut diamonds, antique synthetic rubies
Technique: grain setting, openwork mount
Authentic antique jewel, unaltered.
Antique naturalist brooch in bi-color gold set with rose-cut diamonds and synthetic rubies of the period – Belle Époque, circa 1895–1910.
Openwork brooch with a botanical motif consisting of scrolls and finely carved leaves.
The setting is made of yellow gold, with gray/white gold elements designed to enhance the brilliance of the diamonds, a technique used in jewellery making at the end of the 19th century.
It is adorned with natural rose-cut diamonds, grain-set, as well as antique calibrated synthetic rubies (corundum produced by the Verneuil process, used in jewelry since the early 20th century).
Note: one ruby is missing.
Original attachment system preserved, with a pin and hook clasp, accompanied by its articulated rear reinforcement that provides a better hold on delicate fabrics (lace, silk, or ribbon), typical of Belle Époque bodice brooches.
Several hallmarks (an eagle's head and the maker's mark visible on the mount)
Condition: visible signs of wear and minor old bumps, some pages torn, mechanical operation in very good condition.
Period: circa 1895–1910
Style: Belle-Époque / naturalist
Material: two-tone gold
Stones: natural rose-cut diamonds, antique synthetic rubies
Technique: grain setting, openwork mount
Authentic antique jewel, unaltered.
Details
Shape of surrounding stones
Round
Style
Art Nouveau
No. of surrounding gemstones
3
Diamond type of main stone
Natural
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Era
1900-2000
Number of diamonds main stone
3
Metal
Yellow gold
Total carat weight of surrounding stones
0.02
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Main Stone
Diamond
Surrounding Stones
Ruby
Total weight
1.5 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country of Origin
France
Gender
Unisex
Shape of main stone
Round
Cutting style of main stone
Rose cut
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