BRUNO GUIDI 1960 Enameled Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Cts In Diamonds

Clips-on earrings designed by Bruno Guidi.

This is a beautiful colorful pair of clips-on earrings created in Brazil by Bruno Guidi during the late mid-century period, circa 1960. These clip-on earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished with engine turned guilloche which is topped with applications of hot green enamel. The lower parts are decorated, with flame and lightning motifs, which are mounted with fifty-four European cut diamonds. Fitted at the reverse with French omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done.

Bruno Guidi

He was a Brazilian artist, sculptor and jeweler of Italian descent. He settled in Brazil after the Post War and was a collaborator of the architect Roberto Burle Marx. Bruno Guidi was the lead designer and chief goldsmith of the acclaimed Brazilian jeweler Haroldo Burle Marx for 35 years. He collaborated with the designs of the jeweler Haroldo Burle Marx and his atelier was responsible for the manufacture of all Burle Marx jewelry pieces offered Brazil and in the Washington DC gallery at the Watergate Hotel. He was a master engraver responsible for much of the fine silk-like gold textures synonymous with the workshop His jeweler's mark in Brazil was number 761 and each piece was created entirely by hand starting from a piece of gold without the aid of any molds. Our ring is marked GB, for Guidi Bruno.

Diamonds: Mount in pave settings, with 54 European round cut diamonds, with an estimate total weight of 2.16 Carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity.

Weight: 26.7 Grams, (17.12 Dwt.).

Measurements: 32 mm by 26 mm (1.26 x 1.02 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Brno Guidi, the workshop assigned number, the marks for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed as follows, "GB 233 .750".

Guilloché 

This is a term used in fine jewelry to enhance the appearance of brooches, rings and pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue.

Collateral: These Bruno Guidi earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of these Bruno Guidi enameled earrings is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 54 diamonds are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E022225AANM/.6418