Timeless Elegance: 1950s Platinum & Diamonds

A stunning estate brooch from around 1950, this piece embodies the era's essence with its nods to Art Deco influences. Crafted in platinum, it showcases an array of old mine and single brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 6.40 carats. Reflecting the poetry and fashion of the time, this brooch, in very good condition, captures the transition from Art Deco to the style specific to the fifties. A true celebration of the period, it features 66 diamonds, each natural and meticulously verified, offering a glimpse into the luxurious past.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Estate
See also: estate jewelry
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Four old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 2.35ct colour and clarity G/K, vs/i
Thirteen old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.19ct colour and clarity G/K, vs/i
19 baguette (long rectangular) cut and carre cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.48ct colour and clarity G/K, vs/i
30 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 1.38ct colour and clarity G/K, vs/i

Total diamond count
66 pcs.

Total diamond weight without rose cuts
approx. 6.40 crt with an average colour and clarity G/K, vs/i

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.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Dimensions
5,90 cm (2,32 inch) x 1,80 cm (0,71 inch)
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Weight
17,60 gram (11,32 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21348-0038

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