Description

Late 20th Century; Original, 18K yellow gold and platinum strawberry themed brooch/clip with a prong set oval cabochon ruby body and green enameled leaves, all in yellow gold, and two flowers containing pave set round diamond platinum petals with yellow gold centers. The brooch has a dual hinged pin and locking catch. Details include Total Diamond Weight 1.30 ct. Brooch Attributes: Weight: 32.70 gms, Design: Strawberry, Metal content: 18K yellow gold and platinum, Manufacturing: Hand fabricated and assembled, Type of pin: Dual hinged pin with locking catch, Length/Width: 54.0 / 41 mm, Setting: Prong, Pave set, Condition: Very good, Hallmark: 18K, Trademark: 74741 Oscar Heyman and Brothers, Comments: Both leaves and flowers are articulating (they move), Ruby (Corundum) Cabochon Melee Attributes: Number / Shape: 53 / Oval, Measurements: From 2.50 x 2.00 mm to 4.00 to 3.00 mm (approximate), Weights: 0.06 ct to 0.20 ct., Total weight: 6.89 ct (estimated), Clarity: Type II, Moderately included, Transparency: Transparent, Color: Medium dark strong purplish red, Cut: Good, Polish: Good, Comments: Moderate to strong red fluorescence. Diamond Melee Attributes: Shape and cut: Round full cut, Weight: 0.02 to 0.026 ct each, Number of diamonds: 59*, Total weight: 1.30 ct (estimated), Clarity: VS1-VS2, Color: F-G, Cut: Excellent, Polish: Excellent, Comments: *Melee counts are approximate due to the handmade nature of this item. Total Diamond Weight 1.30 ct. Total weight 32.7 grams Please view photos.

Artist or Maker

Oscar Heyman

Medium

18K Gold and Gemstones

Date

Late 20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

Founded in 1912 in New York by Latvian immigrant brothers Oscar and Nathan Heyman, Oscar Heyman & Brothers established itself as "the jewelers' jeweler," supplying high-end platinum and gemstone pieces for elite houses like Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, technical innovation in platinum, and sourcing rare, colorful gemstones, the family-run business remains a premier, independent jewelry house today.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

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