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Pair of René Boivin “Etoile de Mer” Sapphire and Tourmaline Brooches

About the Item

One of the most well-known jewels in the world, René Boivin’s original 1937 starfish brooch was purchased by legendary actress Claudette Colbert and now resides in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. These one-of-a-kind brooches from 2005 are delicately scaled for easy wearing and reflect the expert craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Boivin workshop. - Each signed René Boivin 1/1, with French assay marks - 2005 - Each brooch is 1/1” in diameter Brooch 1: - 9 cabochon pink tourmalines weighing approximately 2.30 carats - Round brilliant cut pink sapphires weighing approximately 5 carats Brooch 2: - 9 cabochon pink tourmalines weighing approximately 2.30 carats - Round brilliant cut blue sapphires weighing approximately 5 carats - 18K white and blackened gold
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    18k Gold,White Gold
  • Stone:
    Sapphire,Tourmaline,Blue Sapphire,Pink Sapphire
  • Stone Cut:
    Cabochon
  • Weight:
    2.3 ct
  • Dimensions:
    Diameter: 1 in (25.4 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Contemporary
  • Period:
    2000-2009
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2005
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Weston, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1442119799542

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