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Vintage Luxe: French Gold & Diamond Brooch

A quintessential expression of the 1960s French elegance, this brooch presents an assemblage of 36 diamonds, harmoniously combining old brilliant and single cuts to a total of approximately 4.45 carats. Crafted in the period's characteristic warm 18K yellow gold and platinum, this piece bears the prestigious French hallmarks: an eagle's head for gold and a dog's head for platinum, assuring its provenance and fineness. An embodiment of vintage luxury, this brooch reflects the sophistication and vivacity of its era.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

Style
Vintage Sixties (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1960
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Material
18K warm yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old brilliant cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.55ct
20 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 3.36ct
15 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.54ct

Total diamond count
36 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 4.45 crt with an average colour and clarity H/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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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
width 5,86 cm (2,31 inch), height 6,28 cm (2,47 inch)
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Weight
19,30 gram (12,41 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
23167-0370

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Vintage Luxe: French Gold & Diamond Brooch
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