Wolfers' Legacy: A 1960s Jewelry Extravaganza

This exquisite antique jewelry piece, a versatile brooch/pendant, hails from Belgium's prestigious Wolfers, a name synonymous with elegance and innovation since 1812. Crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, it embodies the Vintage Sixties style, reminiscent of the era's poetry and fashion. Inspired by fireworks, it features 29 brilliant cut diamonds (±1.50ct) and an array of 70 gemstones, including emerald, aquamarine, and more. With hallmarks "750" and "pt950," this piece is a testament to Wolfers' enduring legacy. Embrace the allure of history and luxury.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch/pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Belgium

Style
Vintage Sixties (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1960
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
fireworks (?)

Material
platinum and 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Extra information
Wolfers - Wolfers has been realising dreams since 1812. As fine jewellery makers and goldsmiths, Wolfers is one of the oldest and the most prestigious European jewellery houses. Successive generations of craftsmen and innovative designers have creatively navigated the firm through the centuries until the present day.

A great many books have been written about the Wolfers dynasty, highlighting the family's notable artistic and business acumen. The Wolfers creations can even be admired in prestigious museums, such as the Rijksmuseum of Amsertdam. Philippe Wolfers, a creative genius and innovator, was a known figurehead of Art Nouveau in Brussels. His exceptional works of art have defined the Wolfers bold style of elegance and beauty. (from: Wolfers.be)

Diamonds
29 brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.50ct colour and clarity F/H, vvs/si
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
70 various gemstones like emerald, aquamarine, spinel (pink, purple, blue), garnet (spessartine, pyrope almandine, hessonite), chrysoberyl, citrine, zirkon (brown, yellow/orange), gold beryl
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Hallmarks
"750" indicating 18K gold and "pt950" which is the Belgian control mark for platinum. The outer shape of the Wolfers master mark is in the shape of a barrel and was taken offically in use in Belgium since 1952 (but was already used before that date).
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Dimensions
8,13 cm (3,20 inch) x 5,21 cm (2,05 inch)
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Weight
26,00 gram (16,72 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22081-0030

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