Typical fifties bejeweled golden bird brooch made in France

Antique jewelry object group: brooches
Country of origin: France
Style: Fifties (of the twentieth century) - (styles overview)
Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twenthieth century. All sorts of animals were used as source of inspiration for the goldsmiths. Made in gold and decorated with enamel and precious stones, the result of their labour most of the times well-made, clever and cute.
Period: ca. 1950 (events and facts in 1950)
Source of inspiration: mother nature
Theme: Twittering bird on branch
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Diamonds: Four single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.06 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: One natural sapphire - (precious stones)
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: The French control mark representing the head of Mercury that was in use in France from about 1879. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Height approximately 3.20 cm (1.26 inch)
Weight: 17.00 gram (10.93 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09097-4229

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