-Bailey Banks & Biddle 1925 Art Deco Brooch Platinum 4.74 Cwt. Diamonds & Emeralds
An art deco brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle.
An exquisite piece created by Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the glorious art deco period, back in the 1925. This brooch scream art deco with its old cut gemstones, the Mille grain etchings, the bow with garlands design and the very elegant look. The quality of this brooch is breathtaking and was carefully crafted with impeccable attention to details in solid .900/.999 platinum. It is fitted at the reverse with a horizontal hinged bar in 14kt with a security mechanical lock and is embellished with an outstanding selection of one-hundred-twelve natural earth mined gemstones, such: white colorless diamonds and Colombian emeralds.
The emeralds have French-calibre cutting style and they display the most beautiful green color throughout. The diamonds on the other hand add an incredible amount of brilliance to the piece with their excellent quality. The brooch remains in excellent physical condition with absolutely no replacement in any gemstone.
Diamonds: Mount in French pave settings, with 96 Old European round cut diamonds, 2.88 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity
Emeralds: Mount in channel settings, with a suite of 16 French-calibre cut of natural vivid green emeralds with a combined weight of 0.48 carats.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 9.98 Grams, (6.40 Dwt).
Measures: 36 mm by 34 mm (1.42 x 1.34 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark inside two circled cartouches, the mark for the assay of the platinum, the serial numbers and signed, "BB&B 3872".
Bailey Banks & Biddle
Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. The firm developed a reputation for offering high quality, well-designed jewelry as evidenced by its commissions to design the first 40,000 Purple Hearts for the United States military as well as to create the Naval Academy and West Point class rings. Bailey Biddle & Banks, was originally known as Bailey & Kitchen. Was founded at 136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on September 20, 1832, by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. This makes Bailey Banks & Biddle the Oldest Nationwide Jeweler in America and quickly became a recognized leader in the jewelry fashion. By the late 19th century, the firm’s reputation was solidified as one of the country’s leading jewelers and go-to source for all manner of fine things. The partnership was dissolved in November 1846. It was reformed with new partners as Bailey & Co. in 1841, and on March 1, 1878, again re-established as Bailey Banks & Biddle. From about 1852-1862, the company made its own silver; they were principally supplied by Taylor and Lawrie before 1852, and from about 1862-1870, by George B. Sharp. After 1870, they resold silver from a variety of manufacturers.
Millegrain
This is a difficult jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
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. The hinged pin bar is working perfectly. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P041224MCNM/.2880
