MERMOD JACCARD & CO. 1930 Brooch In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds & Tourmaline
An art deco brooch designed by Mermod Jaccard & Co.
This is an amazing art-deco brooch created in Saint Louis, United States by the esteemed jewelers of Mermod Jaccard & Co. back in the 1930. This is a highly collectable piece of jewelry carefully crafted in the shape of a flower with parts made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and satin finishes, and accents in platinum for the settings of the diamonds. The brooch is embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones, such; one Brazilian vivid pink tourmaline and fourteen European cut white colorless diamonds. Fitted at the reverse with a concealed hinge pin brooch, with a 14kt mechanical security lock.
Mermod Jaccard & Co.
Jaccard jewelry refers to pieces made by the prominent St. Louis-based jewelry firms Mermod, Jaccard & Co., Mermod, Jaccard & King Jewelry Co., and earlier iterations founded in the 1820s. The company was a major St. Louis jewelry establishment that created and sold jewelry, medals for the 1904 Olympic Games, and various other items, with pieces often featuring the "Mermod Jaccard" retailer mark.
Country: St Louis, United States.
Period: Art Deco, 1930-1935.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezels and pave settings, with very fine 14 European round cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.42 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Tourmaline: Mounted in the center and hold by the six diamonds pistils, with 1 round faceted cut of 13mm of a natural Brazilian vivid pink tourmaline, with a weight of 8.05 carats.
Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of October.
Weight: 11.8 Grams, (7.60 Dwt).
Measurements: 57 mm by 26 mm, (2.25 x 1.02 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 yellow gold and signed as follows, "MERMOD JACCARD K18".
Collateral: This brooch by Mermod Jaccard & Co. is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this brooch by Mermod Jaccard & Co. is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 15 gemstones are secured in the setting. This brooch was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P100625SMNA/.2836
