Diamond and ruby Art Deco bar brooch

Antique jewelry object group: brooches
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it to be of French origin.
Style: Art Deco - (styles overview)
Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period.
Period: ca. 1920 (events and facts in 1920)
Material: platinum and 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Diamonds: 18 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.54 crt.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Precious stones: 12 rubies (lab produced) (also called verneuil ruby). - (precious stones)
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: Although it carries a typical French control mark representing an owl, we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished). - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Length approximately 7.10 cm (2.80 inch)
Weight: 5.50 gram (3.54 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09067-4278

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