Brooch - 14 kt. Yellow gold, Silver - Diamond - Victorian 1960
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This circa-1960 Victorian-style bar brooch combines 14-carat yellow gold and silver, with a crowned-heart design and natural rose-cut diamonds.
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Description from the seller
This exceptional bar brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold with silver details, blends Victorian elegance with mid-20th-century craftsmanship. Its centrepiece is a remarkably large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond, surrounded by thirteen smaller rose-cut diamonds and senailles, all set on foil to enhance their lustre. The crowned heart motif, a timeless emblem of love and romance, adds symbolic depth to its intricate design. The setting for the central diamond appears to date from the early 19th century, while the brooch as a whole was created post-1952, likely incorporating antique elements. A true testament to enduring beauty and sentimentality.
Antique jewelry object group
bar brooch
Condition
very good condition
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
Period
ca. 1960
Source of inspiration
Love and romance
Theme
A stylized crowned heart. The heart has long been used as a symbol to refer to the spiritual, emotional, moral, and in the past also intellectual core of a human being. As the heart was once widely believed to be the seat of the human mind, the word heart continues to be used poetically to refer to the soul, and stylized depictions of hearts are extremely prevalent symbols representing love.
Material 14K
yellow gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)
Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.
Extra information
The setting holding the large pear-shaped stone, as well as the stone itself, seem to date from the early 19th century or possibly even earlier. The brooch as a whole, however, was made after 1952, possibly using older components.
Diamonds
One large pear shaped rose cut diamond and thirteen smaller rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
Hallmarks
Two Dutch control marks representing an oak leaf with the number 585, for 14K gold and a control mark representing a sword with the number 835 for silver 835/1000. Both in use since 1955.
Dimensions
7,08 cm (2,79 inch) x 2,03 cm (0,80 inch)
Weight
8,90 gram (5,72 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
24309-0272
- All jewels are delivered in an Adin jewellery box. Jewellery boxes shown in photos are for display purposes only and are not included with the jewel, unless stated otherwise.
- Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind.
- Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person.
- For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance.
- We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide.
- See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin
- Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.
Seller's Story
Adin shares with their collection of vintage and antique jewellery over 4 decades of expertise. On our provider page, you get the experience of exploring our boutique, located in the world diamond center Antwerp. Elkan Wijnberg, Adin’s founder and CEO, is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice and of both the British and American Society of Jewellery Historians.
This exceptional bar brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold with silver details, blends Victorian elegance with mid-20th-century craftsmanship. Its centrepiece is a remarkably large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond, surrounded by thirteen smaller rose-cut diamonds and senailles, all set on foil to enhance their lustre. The crowned heart motif, a timeless emblem of love and romance, adds symbolic depth to its intricate design. The setting for the central diamond appears to date from the early 19th century, while the brooch as a whole was created post-1952, likely incorporating antique elements. A true testament to enduring beauty and sentimentality.
Antique jewelry object group
bar brooch
Condition
very good condition
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
Period
ca. 1960
Source of inspiration
Love and romance
Theme
A stylized crowned heart. The heart has long been used as a symbol to refer to the spiritual, emotional, moral, and in the past also intellectual core of a human being. As the heart was once widely believed to be the seat of the human mind, the word heart continues to be used poetically to refer to the soul, and stylized depictions of hearts are extremely prevalent symbols representing love.
Material 14K
yellow gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)
Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.
Extra information
The setting holding the large pear-shaped stone, as well as the stone itself, seem to date from the early 19th century or possibly even earlier. The brooch as a whole, however, was made after 1952, possibly using older components.
Diamonds
One large pear shaped rose cut diamond and thirteen smaller rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
Hallmarks
Two Dutch control marks representing an oak leaf with the number 585, for 14K gold and a control mark representing a sword with the number 835 for silver 835/1000. Both in use since 1955.
Dimensions
7,08 cm (2,79 inch) x 2,03 cm (0,80 inch)
Weight
8,90 gram (5,72 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
24309-0272
- All jewels are delivered in an Adin jewellery box. Jewellery boxes shown in photos are for display purposes only and are not included with the jewel, unless stated otherwise.
- Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind.
- Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person.
- For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance.
- We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide.
- See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin
- Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.
Seller's Story
Adin shares with their collection of vintage and antique jewellery over 4 decades of expertise. On our provider page, you get the experience of exploring our boutique, located in the world diamond center Antwerp. Elkan Wijnberg, Adin’s founder and CEO, is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice and of both the British and American Society of Jewellery Historians.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Diamond type of surrounding stones
Natural
Metal
Silver, Yellow gold
Number of diamonds surrounding stones
14
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
14 kt.
Cutting style of surrounding stones
Rose cut
Total weight
8.9 g
Surrounding stones
Diamond
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Victorian 1960
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