Timeless Window: Fifties Diamond Brooch in Platinum

A resplendent Vintage Fifties platinum brooch, ca. 1950, presents as a horizontally-oriented window, framing the luxury of the era with a nod to Art Deco lineage. Encrusted with 112 diamonds in old mine and marquise cuts summing to roughly 4.70 carats, it exudes the grandeur of mid-century opulence in a landscape of glittering splendour.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
See also: 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. 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
Two old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.76ct
40 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.20ct
Two marquise (or navette) cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.70ct
68 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 2.04ct

Total diamond count
112 pcs.

Total diamond weight
approx. 4.70 crt with an average colour and clarity F/I, 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
No trace.
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Dimensions
5,07 cm (2,00 inch) x 3,10 cm (1,22 inch)
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Weight
13,60 gram (8,74 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22329-0041

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