Art Deco Fine Gem Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch

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Art Deco Fine Gem Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch

About the Item

In addition to the streamlined geometric styling, fine Art Deco jewels of the 1920s-30s are noted for their superior gemstones, and here is a splendid case in point. This majestic platinum and diamond brooch showcases a truly magnificent, old mine Colombian emerald from the renowned Muzo mines. Besides possessing the finest, richest green color imaginable (however, photos can’t do justice) and crystalline clarity, it exhibits a very special property, Gota de Aceita. It translates as Drop of Oil in Spanish. We thank emerald expert and director of operations and sales for Muzo International, Ron Ringsrude for the following: Among connoisseurs and collectors the emerald that exhibits the rare gota de aceite phenomenon is highly prized. First reported in 1945 by gemologist Edward Gubelin, it is a roiled pattern of growth structures that interrupts the light in a delightful liquid-like manner reminiscent of honey or oil; hence the name. In terms of rarity, this phenomenon puts such emeralds in the most treasured and rare categories of collectables; like Kashmir sapphires and Golconda diamonds. The enchanting 2.00 carat gemstone centers a 2 and 3/8 inch long by 5/8 inch wide work of jewelry art. The brooch is masterfully fashioned and rendered in multi-dimensional platinum and sparkles with 5.00 carats of bright-white high-quality European-cut, single-cut and baguette diamonds. A remarkable and ravishing Art Deco original masterpiece. Inventory No. 50-1-4730 Center Emerald Details Carat Weight: 2.00 cts Measurements: 8.05 x 7.39 x 4.78 mm Cut/Shape: Emerald Cut Additional Gemstone Details Diamonds 66 Single Cut Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.95 carats Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Diamond Color: F-G Diamonds 40 European Cut Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 3.20 carats Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Diamond Color: F-G Diamonds 6 Baguette Cut Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.85 carats Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color: F-H Total Diamond Carat Weight: 5.00 cttw

Style:
Art Deco
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
San Francisco, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 50-1-47301stDibs: LU119222382