VERDURA 1970 Large Brooch Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum And 9.66 Ctw Diamonds
Pendant brooch designed by Verdura.
This is a very rare and bold versatile pendant-brooch created in Milan Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura, back in 1970. The piece is pretty large and has been crafted in the shape of six curved-arms Maltese cross in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a finish of high polish and accented in the center with a platinum element for the settings of the diamonds. This center is mounted with an impeccable pave setting composed by natural white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pins with a trombone security lock. This is a gorgeous piece masterfully crafted and surely will pop up to the wearer. Modeled after the Maltese crosses Fulco di Verdura first created for Chanel in the 1930s, this Ray brooch is one of the firm’s earliest and most popular designs. It quickly found favor with the era’s most stylish women including Millicent Rogers and Truman Capote’s Society Swans. The rich, golden rays center on a pavé-set diamond knot motif.
Diamonds: The platinum parts are mounted in a pave setting, with 138 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 9.66 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Weight: 75.30 Grams, (48.30 Dwt).
Measurements: 70 mm by 72 mm by 15 mm (2.76 x 2.85 x 0.60 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the platinum, the seven-digits inventory serial numbers and signed, "VERDURA .750 18KT PLAT VEC4598".
Verdura
The Duke Fulco di Verdura (1899-1978), start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and to open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gains the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Collateral: This pendant-brooch is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Verdura pendant-brooch is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 138 diamonds are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P120224OOEM/1.810
