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Art Retro diamond gold pin ruby from France

The graphic design of this French 18K rose gold Art Retro brooch from 1940 has an eye-catching old European cut diamond in a square platinum setting attached to a scroll shape with on each rod end a cabochon cut ruby. With a vertical concave rectangle with five rail set rectangular cut rubies in its bottom runs underneath that central diamond, this jewel is a wearable fashion statement.

Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: France

Style: Retro - The style now called "Retro Art" is a genre which was developed in the 1940s and 1950s in response to a need for bold, eye-catching graphics and shapes that were easy to reproduce.
  -  See also: Retro or more info on styles

Style specifics: Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in floral forms was common.

Period: ca. 1940
  -  (events and facts in 1940)

Material: platinum and 18K red gold
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Diamonds: One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.72 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.

Total diamond weight: approx. 0.72 crt.

Precious stones: Two cabochon and five rectangle cut rubies (lab produced) (also called verneuil ruby).
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head (that was in use in France from about 1838) and the French control mark for platinum representing a dog's head (that was in use in France from about 1912).
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Dimensions: 3.75 cm (1.48 inch) x 2.34 cm (0.92 inch)

Weight: 10.50 gram (6.75 dwt)

Reference Nº: 11265-0033

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry



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Art Retro diamond gold pin ruby from France
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