ITALIAN 1960 Dog Brooch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Rubies

An Italian modernist dog brooch.

This is a beautiful brooch of a standing dog, created in Italy during the modernist period, back in the 1960. The brooch has been crafted with substantial weight in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with brushed, engraved and polished finishes, and three white gold sections for the settings of the diamonds. Embellished with natural earth mined gemstones, such; two Burmese vivid red rubies and seventeen white colorless diamonds. It is fitted at the reverse with a concealed hinge pin bar and a mechanical trombone-shaped lock to wear as a brooch.

Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 17 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.34 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.

Rubies: The eyes of the dog are mounted in bezel settings, with 2 well matched round cabochons cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a weight of about 0.03 carats.

Weight: 19.95 Grams, (12.80 Dwt).

Measurements: 33 mm by 44 mm (1.30 x 1.73 Inches).

Hallmarks: Unmarked, electronically tested for yellow and white gold of 18 karats as follows, .750/.999 Au.

Collateral: This doggie brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Dog brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 19 gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P030525MREN/.4795