Decorative vintage gold Fifties parure brooch and earrings rubies and diamonds

Here we have what we call in our trade, a parure. A parure is a matching set of jewellery designed to be worn together. This 18K bi-colour gold Fifties parure from around 1950 consists of a brooch and a pair of earrings.

The earrings of this parure depict a warm yellow gold flower with five sprightly petals fondling seven ruby-topped stamina around their brilliant cut diamond heart.
Regarding the brooch, three of such flowers are tied together with a ribbon of 15 rubies fancy cut according to the whims of their string setting. With four white openwork leaves glimpsing from behind in contrast with the sunny glow of the yellow flowers, this adorable floral arrangement is right there for the grasp to make your heart bloom.

Antique jewelry object group: parure (=matching set of jewelry)

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. All sorts of animals and plants 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
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Source of inspiration: Mother Nature (see also: flower symbolism)

Material: 18K bi-color (yellow and white) gold
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Diamonds: Brooche: Three brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.45 crt. Earrings: Two brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.24 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. 0.69 crt. (approximate color and clarity G/H, vs/si)

Precious stones: rubies . We did not check if the rubies are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies and lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.
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Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: diameter earrings 2,30 cm (0,91 inch); brooche 6,53 cm (2,57 inch) x 4,70 cm (1,85 inch)

Weight: 40,50 gram (26,04 dwt)

Reference Nº: 16085-0058

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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