Description

19/20th Century; Original, an 18K yellow gold back and platinum front vintage floral bouquet brooch from the early 1900's containing antique old European cut and early rose cut diamonds. The pin is hinged with an early locking catch. Details include: Brooch Attributes: Weight: 14.00 gms Design: Floral bouquet Metal content: 18K yellow gold back and platinum top Manufacturing: Hand constructed Type of pin: Hinged with early locking catch Length/Width: 29.0 / 35 mm Setting: Prong, bead, bezel set Condition: Very good Hallmark: None Trademark: None Comments: This brooch is from the early 1900's (Edwardian Period) and is very similar to many that are from France during the Belle Epoque period. Diamond Melee Attributes: Shape and cut: Old European Weight: 0.009 to 0.18 ct each Number of diamonds: 60 Total Weight: 1.58 ct (estimated) Clarity: SI1-SI2 Color: H-J Cut: Good Polish: Good Comments: Diamond counts and weights are approximate. Diamond Melee Attributes: Shape and cut: Rose cut Weight: 0.002 to 0.003 ct each Number of diamonds: 35 Total Weight: 0.09 ct (estimated) Clarity: SI1-SI2 Color: H-J Cut: Fair Polish: Fair Comments: Diamond counts and weights are approximate. Total Diamond Weight 1.67 grams Total weight 14 grams. Please view photos

Date

19/20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

In the Victorian era (1837–1901), gold and diamond flower basket jewelry—often referred to by the Italian term Giardinetti (meaning "little gardens")—represented a peak of sentimental craftsmanship. These pieces were more than decorative; they were "wearable history" that used floral symbolism to convey deep emotional messages. Fox purchased this brooch from a Boston auction house in 2003.

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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