1950s Platinum Brooch with Blue Zircon – Refined Mid-Century Geometry

This platinum brooch from the 1950s features a natural blue zircon, also known as starlite, weighing approximately 7.70ct. The round zircon is set in an octagonal bezel and flanked by stepped shoulders set with diamonds. The geometric design, clean lines and open gallery work are typical of mid-century style, combining structure with a touch of colour. Solidly made yet elegant, it reflects the post-war taste for refined modern forms.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch/pin

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Although most people would call this style Art Deco it is more considered to be a product of the fifties of the Twentieth Century. Strongly influenced by Art Deco but also by the Retro style. That to most people this is Art Deco is no coincidence as both Retro style and Fifties style are the style successors of Art Deco.
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. The Art Deco period preceded only 20 years and was still used as source of inspiration, it is (even for the trained eye) sometimes very hard to note the difference between Art Deco and Fifties.

Period
ca. 1950
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Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Fourteen single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.38ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/si
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- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Precious stones
One natural blue zircon, also called starlite with an estimated weight of ± 7.70ct
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and zircon for December.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
2,56 cm (1,01 inch) x 1,18 cm (0,46 inch)
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Weight
6,70 gram (4,31 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25115-0286

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