Rene Boivin Paris Gem Set Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 14.09 Ctw In Diamonds And Pearls
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, sister of the famous couturier Paul Poiret, he gained entrée to the high fashion world. His forward-thinking designs rejected the era’s delicate Art Nouveau proportions in favor of chunky jewels inspired by the Middle East and Asia. When Rene died young in 1917, his wife Jeanne took over the direction of the house of Boivin, a daring act for a woman of the time. She hired mostly female designers, most famously Suzanne Belperron, who conceived many of the company’s iconic creations. This was jewelry for a different kind of woman—strong and modern, with a mind of her own. Boivin pieces marked high fashion rather than high status (although they telegraphed that, too, to those in the know). They were sensual and generous, with texture and dimension. Citrine, aquamarine, topaz and lapis were the colors of a palette that gave life to wearable gold sculpture. Most Boivin jewels were commissioned one-of-a-kind pieces, and were almost never signed. Jeanne considered them distinctive enough to be recognized on sight. In April 1991 the company became part of the Asprey Group and still produces very fine jewelry.
Provenance: A private collection in California, United States. Acquired in 2022.
Literature: Rene Boivin Jeweller, François Cailles, quarter Book 1994, Pp-391 for a similar example with citrines instead pearls.
Collateral: This piece is accompanied with a certificate prepared by Jean-Norbert Salit.
Collateral: This brooch is presented with the designer's leather pouchette.
Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P111522ATNNM/1.701
