Description
An incredible Art Deco pavé set diamond brooch with hand-sawn & engraved details & over 2 carats of transitional & single cut diamonds in platinum. This is a masterful piece of American craftsmanship with every detail attended to & each diamond perfectly set. The symmetry & precision of this piece is remarkable & quintessentially "Deco." The brooch is approx. 1 3/4 inches long with a slight steppe-style frame with milgrain detail. The center of the brooch holds the three largest diamonds in floating, bezeled heads. These three stones are transitional cut & total approx. .94 ctw. They are centered in an elongated, octagonal frame with single cut details. The remainder of the brooch is sectioned into tidy compartments, some neatly diamond-filled (there are fifty-six additional diamonds across the rest of the brooch), & others pierced with slivers of open work. The most stunning part of this piece (to me!) are the four hand-carved French curves unfurling across the four corners. I also appreciate the "topography" of this piece, with portions slightly raised or arched above the main body of the brooch. This would be a beautiful bridal accessory, worn either as a brooch or as a pendant (as pictured). Trombone style clasp. Note: This piece comes with appraisal paperwork for insurance/replacement. You may select to have this piece shipped alone or with a platinum chain in the drop down menu. Measurements: 9.3 grams, 43.5 x 14.5mm rectangular Diamond details: (1) Transition Cut diamond, .33 ctw, G-H / SI2, (2) Transition cut, .61 ctw, G-H/ SI2, (20) 2mm single cut diamonds, .70 ctw, G-H, SI/VS, (24) 1.7mm single cut diamonds, .48 ctw, G-H/SI/VS, & (12) 1.3mm single cut diamonds, .12 ctw, G-H, SI/VS. Era: 1920s Markings: Maker's stamps & "950" for platinum Antique 1930S 2.24 Ctw Art Deco Platinum & Pavé Set Diamond Brooch
