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Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold

About the Item

A Retro old cut diamond tarantula spider brooch in silver and yellow gold, 1940s. This Victorian-style early 20th century jewel is modeled as a 3-carat diamond-set tarantula, the thorax composed of a collet-set Old Mine-cut diamond, the head similarly-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond and accented with old brilliant-cut diamond eyes, the abdomen pave-set throughout with round brilliant-cut, old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, all stones set in open-back silver-on-gold, to naturalistically carved yellow gold legs. The brooch is secured to reverse with a hinged pin and roller clasp fitting. Main Diamond: approximately 0.76 carats, J/K color, SI2 clarity. Remaining Diamonds: approximately 2.20 carats in total, F-H color, VS1-I1 clarity. Later Lisbon (Portuguese) import marks for sterling (925/1000) silver and 14 karat (585/1000) gold. Dimensions: 3.9 x 4.1 cm. Gross weight: 8.70g. 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 and standard gemological equipment. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones 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 our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help.
  • Metal:
    Yellow Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond
  • Stone Cut:
    Old Mine Cut
  • Weight:
    8.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.54 in (39 mm)Length: 1.62 in (41 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 660/05E1stDibs: LU2150212160822
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