Gold Diamond Saphire Seahorse Brooch - Pin

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Gold Diamond Saphire Seahorse Brooch - Pin

About the Item

PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK,

A fine 18 karat gold, sapphire and diamond brooch - pin - one-of-two-made - by Albert Lipten, of New York in the form of a seahorse, with exquisitely crafted diamonds running down the seahorse like a tunic, with a cabochon saphire eye. Weighs 30.5 grams, 0.72 carats diamonds. Dimensions 2 1/2 inches tall by 1 1/4 inches wide. Marked as illustrated in photo. In pristine condition.

Seahorses are so named for their equine profile.

The seahorses are a genus, Hippocampus, of fishes within the family Syngnathidae, which also includes the pipefishes. There are over 80 species of seahorse, mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. They prefer to live in sheltered areas such as seagrass beds, coral reefs, or mangroves. Colonies have been found in European waters such as the Thames Estuary.[2] From North America down to South America there are approximately four species, ranging from very small in size (dwarf seahorses are only about 2.5 cm / 1" long) to those much larger, found off the Pacific Coast of Central America (the foot-long Hippocampus ingens). Hippocampus erectus are larger seahorses found anywhere from Nova Scotia down to around Uruguay. Three different species of seahorse live in the Mediterranean Sea: Hippocampus hippocampus (long snout), Hippocampus brevirostris (short snout) and Hippocampus fuscus (immigrated from the Red Sea). These fish form territories, with males staying in about one square meter of their habitat while females range about one hundred times that area. They bob around in sea grass meadows, mangrove stands, and coral reefs where they are camouflaged by murky brown and grey patterns that blend into the sea grass backgrounds. During social moments or in unusual surroundings, seahorses turn bright colors.

INFORMATION ABOUT ALBERT LIPTEN

Albert Lipten is dedicated to designing and creating fine jewelry stressing the highest standards of quality.

Born in Paris, he apprenticed in ateliers that worked for the most prestigious retailers in Place Vendome and Rue de la Paix. After many years of bench work in New York for several well-established firms, he started his own creative ateliers, making jewelry for top American retailers including Tiffany, Cartier and Neiman-Marcus, maintaining a low profile until he entered jewelry contests and won each time.

Mr. Lipten is the recipient of prestigious awards including the Jewelers of America's 'New Design of the Year' (1989), 'Jewel Award Women's Jewelry' (1990)', Jewel Award' (1991) and the 'Diamonds Today Award' (1993).

Lauren Stanley is presently introducing some pieces from Mr. Lipten's collection of animal theme pieces. He also designs women's rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum, precious and semi-precious stones.

Custom orders are also designed and manufactured in his atelier.

For a private showing of Mr. Lipten's work, please contact Lauren Stanley 212/888-6732.

Creator:
Albert Lipten
Place of Origin:
United States
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 2000
Condition:
PRISTINE.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: Photography by: Paul J Toussaint1stDibs: JU10022261108