Sterlé Paris 1960 Paradise Bird Brooch In 18Kt & Platinum With 6.72 Ctw Diamonds

Pendant brooch designed by Verdura. This is a very rare and bold versatile pendant-brooch created in Milan Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura, back in 1970. The piece is pretty large and has been crafted in the shape of six curved-arms Maltese cross in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a finish of high polish and accented in the center with a platinum element for the settings of the diamonds. This center is mounted with an impeccable pave setting composed by natural white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pins with a trombone security lock. This is a gorgeous piece masterfully crafted and surely will pop up to the wearer. Modeled after the Maltese crosses Fulco di Verdura first created for Chanel in the 1930s, this Ray brooch is one of the firm’s earliest and most popular designs. It quickly found favor with the era’s most stylish women including Millicent Rogers and Truman Capote’s Society Swans. The rich, golden rays center on a pavé-set diamond knot motif. Diamonds: The platinum parts are mounted in a pave setting, with 138 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 9.66 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Weight: 75.30 Grams, (48.30 Dwt). Measurements: 70 mm by 72 mm by 15 mm (2.76 x 2.85 x 0.60 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the platinum, the seven-digits inventory serial numbers and signed, "VERDURA .750 18KT PLAT VEC4598". Verdura The Duke Fulco di Verdura (1899-1978), start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and to open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gains the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society. Collateral: This pendant-brooch is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this Verdura pendant...

Gem set brooch designed by Rene Boivin. Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Rene Boivin. This fabulous gem set brooch is a one of a kind piece and has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with magnificent gemstones and fitted with a hinged pair of double bars with a trombone security lock. Diamonds: Mounted in an impeccable French pave setting, with 221 round brilliant cut diamonds, 11.05 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity. Diamonds: Mount in bezel settings, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.04 carats, white colorless D/E Color, VVS-1 Clarity. Pearls: Mounted with hanging elements that are holding 16 round white pearls, graduated from 5 mm to 8 mm. Weight: 54.25 Grams, (34.78Dwt). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks and signed, "RENE BOIVIN". Measurements: 67 mm by 95.25 mm (2.64 x 3.75 Inches). René Boivin, born in 1864, was a French goldsmith, founded his company in 1890 in Paris. When he married Jeanne Poiret...

The estate diamond bird brooch is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that captures the essence of grace and elegance. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this brooch showcases a stunnin...

Gorgeous large platinum brooch, convertible into two separate brooches, depicting two birds and flowers. Adorned with a total of approximately 12 carats in round and baguette H/SI1 d...