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J. Arnold Frew Modernist 14 Karat Gold, Tourmaline, and Rutilated Quartz Brooch

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A great Mid-Century Modern gold and gemstone brooch by J. Arnold Frew. In 14k yellow gold and set with a large asymmetrical rutilated quartz gemstone and rectangular cut green tourmaline gemstone. The gold has a fine brushed finish. Frew was an important California Modernist jewelry maker and stone cutter for Mid-Century Hollywood stars and movie industry elites. Simply a fantastic piece of wearable American Modernist design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Condition Details: There is some very minor fritting and edge wear to the exposed edges of the quartz gemstone. Fineness: Marked 14k for gold fineness Marks: FREW / 14K Measurements: Length: ca. 65 mm Width: ca. 42 mm Depth: ca. 23 mm Weight: ca. 28 g Gemstone Measurements: Rutilated Quartz Width: ca. 35 mm Tourmaline Length: ca. 19 mm Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    J. Arnold Frew
  • Metal:
    14k Gold
  • Stone:
    Quartz,Tourmaline
  • Stone Cut:
    Mixed Cut
  • Weight:
    28 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.66 in (42 mm)Depth: 0.91 in (23 mm)Length: 2.56 in (65 mm)
  • Style:
    Modernist
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some very minor fritting and edge wear to the exposed edges of the quartz gemstone.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV Ma1stDibs: LU849310987212
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