HENRY DUNAY New York Fish Brooch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Fish brooch designed by Henry Dunay.
This is a gorgeous brooch in the shape of a fish, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990. The fantastic fish brooch has been crafted in three dimensions in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and chiseled finishes. The fish's head is recreated by a freeform pearl with a vivid yellow diamond and the body is embellished with a great assortment of one-hundred-twenty-eight white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pin bars with a trombone lock. An exceptional piece with impressive craftsmanship and fabulous eye appeal.
Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 128 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 3.84 carats, white color less E/F color, VS clarity.
Diamond: The fish's eye is mount in a bezel setting, with 1 round brilliant cut of a fancy vivid yellow diamond of about 0.20 carats, intense yellow color, VVS clarity
Pearl: The head of the fish is mount in a bezel setting, with 1 irregular free-form cultured white pearl.
Weight: 32.40 grams (20.77 Dwt).
Measurements: 65 mm by 42 mm by 17 mm (2.56 x 1.65 x 0.67 inch).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the Henry Dunay maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold, the serial numbers and signed as follows, "©DUNAY D 18 KT A8625".
Henry Dunay
He was born in 1935 in New Jersey, He was an American goldsmith and jewelry designer, best known for his fine scratched surface technique known as Sabi. Having apprenticed in the workshop of New York City jeweler Rudolph Cacioli at the age of 14, Dunay learned the fine art of creating jewelry. Though starting as an errand boy, he quickly worked his way up to becoming a master model maker and setter at a remarkably young age, impressing Cacioli with the fineness of his work and the refinement of his proportions and curves. Observing that most jewelry in shop windows he peered into followed the same styles and dimensions, he started his own firm in 1956. Taking on work from other manufacturers (including Harry Winston) to support himself initially, Dunay quickly found success and fame after winning the De Beers Diamond International Award, which showered images of his designs around the world.
Literature: Henry Dunay, A precious Life, Several Authors, Abrams, New York. For similar examples with pearls illustrated.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Henry Dunay brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 130 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P012125TRNM/.7788
