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Vintage Boucheron Brooch 18k Gold Diamond French Estate Jewelry

Name: Vintage Boucheron Brooch 18k Gold Diamond French Estate Jewelry
Brand: Boucheron
Price: 9800 USD
Availability: InStock

About

A spectacular vintage Boucheron brooch made of 18 karat gold, and diamonds. Whimsical flowers are signature for Boucheron’s design, and this vintage brooch is no exception. It looks like a flower flying from above, with the leaves fluttering in the wind. The petals are high-polished gold, the center is generously adorned with diamonds. The leaves in this vintage French brooch feature meticulously executed open-work horizontal lines framed by a twisted gold wire. The diamonds are set in platinum in the center of the leaves. This vintage Boucheron brooch is a statement piece that is elegant, French chic and perfectly well made. Each detail of this piece says a lot about your style and refined taste. The vintage brooch is made of 18k yellow gold, and encrusted with transitional round brilliant cut and old cushion cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, 3.0 carats approximate total weight). This vintage Boucheron pin measures 2 ½” x 1 3/8" x ¾” (6.3 x 3.6 x 2 cm), and weighs 34.3 grams. The vintage pin is stamped with Boucheron maker's mark, place of manufacture, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum. About Boucheron Brand: From serving the Royal families all over the world in 19th century to making the sought-after jewelry pieces nowadays, Boucheron house did it all. Today the brand keeps its leading position in the luxury jewelry strong. A balanced mixture of traditions and creativity has been making Boucheron jewelry highly desirable throughout the time. For instance, one of the most recent pieces, a necklace from Goutte de Ciel (Drop of Sky) collection. It’s a white gold and diamond necklace that features an exquisite ice-blue pendant made of Aerogel. It’s a material that was previously only used by NASA. The idea behind the piece was to capture the purity of the sky and translate it into a jewelry piece. As to vintage Boucheron jewelry, it definitely carries the influence of French Classicism era. Being raised by the family of drapers, Frédéric Boucheron, the Maison’s founder, brought the pliancy of silk and laces into the goldsmith process. That concept is easy to see in the airy looking Boucheron Bombé ring or famous Boucheron bird brooches. At Nadine Krakov Collection we carry both modern and vintage Boucheron pieces. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Boucheron — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the high skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as less hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Vintage Brooches: Since we started taking our very first steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a brooch is a smart, unique way to express your personality and style. Pin it to your lapel, scarf, or a bag, and with just one brooch alone you can create the whole new fashion piece out of any garment or accessory. Some brooches could be worn as pendants, so you get two pieces in one. A brooch is an amazing jewel that is fun, elegant and expressive at the same time. French vintage brooches are even more special to us. Being famous for its extraordinary craftsmanship, each French jewelry maker has their own recognizable take on it. Either it’s a prestigious Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels or non-branded French brooch we appreciate its sophisticated beauty and exquisite quality. One of our all-time favorites is a dress clip. The design came from 1920s and since then has been appreciated by the jewelry lovers for versatility and original look it provides to any style.

Details

Creator:
Boucheron
Metal:
Platinum,18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Mixed Cut
Weight:
34.3 g
Dimensions:
Height: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Width: 1.38 in (35.06 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Beverly Hills, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: TOOO 6-231stDibs: LU6919467492

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Boucheron

As the oldest high-end jewelry boutique on the legendary Place Vendôme in Paris, dating to 1893, Boucheron stands for history, sensuality and avant-garde style. The French design house has created iconic rings, necklaces and other adornments over its more than 160-year history for royalty like the Russian imperial family, the Maharaja of Patiala and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. It has also received popular acclaim with its modern designs and playful motifs such as serpents and cats.

Since its founding in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron with a boutique at the Palais Royal arcades, the maison has sought to create unforgettably unique pieces, push the boundaries of innovations in jewelry design and celebrate the opulence of gold. Many of its pieces are sculpted in gold by expert goldsmiths so that the material becomes a design element in its own right. Frédéric’s son Louis was especially interested in the Art Deco style as well as accessories like cigarette holders, bags and belts.

Boucheron is most famously known for its sources of inspiration: nature, animals and the earth. Its iconic Serpent Bohème collection, introduced in 1968, references the curves and scales of the animal with pear-shaped motifs and coiled accents adorned with diamonds and other precious stones like turquoise, lapis lazuli and malachite. Frédéric Boucheron gave a serpent necklace to his wife as a symbol of love and protection. Leopards, hummingbirds, deer and hedgehogs are referenced in the Animaux de Collection, while high-end 3D technology in the Nature Triomphante meticulously re-creates flower petals, ivy branches and other organic forms.

Boucheron also pays homage to Paris, the city where it was founded. The octagonal shape of the Place Vendôme is translated into the geometric Liseré pieces, and the Clou de Paris motif is inspired by the cobblestones on its streets. Since 1859, when Boucheron introduced a collection of pocket watches, the atelier has also regularly created timepieces with the same elegance and refinement as its jewelry.

Despite having such a long legacy, Boucheron has always been ahead of its time. Its creative collections and bold jewelry remain coveted and cherished. In 2018, its flagship in the Place Vendôme reopened after a restoration under its current owner Kering.

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