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Leitão & Irmão Art Deco Diamond Emerald Giardinetto Brooch Silver Gold, 1940s

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Art Deco Leitão & Irmão Diamond, Emerald and Enamel Giardinetto Floral Brooch in Silver and Gold, Portugal, c. 1940, in original case, with a total gem weight of approximately 7.84ct. Designed as a stylized openwork giardinetto, the flowers grain- and millegrain-set with old-cut, single-cut and rose-cut diamonds, the leaves set with similarly-cut diamonds surrounding a black enamel core, the vase pave-set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and a row of channel-set calibre-cut emeralds, with two articulated diamond-set floral drops suspending below it. This antique brooch is fitted in its original maker's case. Main diamonds: 15; Old Mine-cut and Old European brilliant-cut; approximately 5.58 carats in total. Remaining diamonds: Rose-cut, Single-cut, Old Mine-cut and Old European brilliant-cut; approximately 2.01 carats in total. Emeralds: 18 stones; calibre-cut; approximately 0.25 carats in total. Maker's mark for Leitão & Irmão (reg. 1887); Lisbon assay mark "rooster head" for jewelry (used 1938-1984). Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.4 cm. Gross weight: 25.1g. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology. Assessments related to period of manufacture are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
  • Creator:
    Leitão & Irmão
  • Metal:
    Sterling Silver,Gold,18k Gold,Rose Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Emerald
  • Stone Cut:
    Old European Cut
  • Weight:
    25.1 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.74 in (44 mm)Length: 2.56 in (65 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco
  • Place of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 203/14E1stDibs: LU2150211311202
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