An Art Deco brooch in platinum, built as a geometric openwork plaque with a pear-shaped old-cut diamond suspended at its heart and a dense field of smaller old cuts filling the pierced lattice around it.
The 1920s were platinum's decade: strong enough to be drawn into fine pierced galleries that would collapse in gold, and white enough to disappear behind the stones. Held to the light the openwork throws a lace shadow, the effect these brooches were designed for.
Compact at 2.7cm and easy to place on a lapel, collar or a plain dress.
Dimensions -
Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.4 cm
Weight: 6 grams
Specifications -
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s
Metal: Platinum
Design: Geometric pierced openwork plaque
Fitting: Brooch pin with catch
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut, with a pear-shaped principal stone
Number of diamonds: 42
Total carat weight: Approx. 1.63 ct total
Gemstone and diamond weights, colours and clarity are careful estimates and are not based on a laboratory certificate.
Condition :
In very good antique condition, with light surface wear consistent with age.
An Art Deco brooch in platinum, built as a geometric openwork plaque with a pear-shaped old-cut diamond suspended at its heart and a dense field of smaller old cuts filling the pierced lattice around it.
The 1920s were platinum's decade: strong enough to be drawn into fine pierced galleries that would collapse in gold, and white enough to disappear behind the stones. Held to the light the openwork throws a lace shadow, the effect these brooches were designed for.
Compact at 2.7cm and easy to place on a lapel, collar or a plain dress.
Dimensions -
Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.4 cm
Weight: 6 grams
Specifications -
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s
Metal: Platinum
Design: Geometric pierced openwork plaque
Fitting: Brooch pin with catch
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut, with a pear-shaped principal stone
Number of diamonds: 42
Total carat weight: Approx. 1.63 ct total
Gemstone and diamond weights, colours and clarity are careful estimates and are not based on a laboratory certificate.
Condition :
In very good antique condition, with light surface wear consistent with age.
