TUTTI FRUTTI 1950 Art-Deco Pendant Brooch In Platinum Diamonds & Gemstones
An art deco Tutti-Frutti gemstones brooch.
This is a gorgeous vintage brooch, created in America during the late art deco period back in 1940-1950. The brooch has been designed as a floral bouquet in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polished finish. Designed in the iconic tutti-frutti taste and embellished with a great selection of one-hundred-forty-two natural earth mined gemstones, such white colorless diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a mechanical lock and three rings to wear in a chain. These rings are place in different position to wear in several ways.
Tutti-Frutti History
The first Tutti Frutti piece was designed in 1901 by Pierre Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three Indian gowns she received as a gift. The designs are considered the perfect mix of east and west because they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian techniques and set in French platinum and diamond mountings. The style became extremely popular during the 1920's, but it wasn't christened the 'Tutti Frutti' until 1970.
Diamond: Mounted in pave settings, with 116 graduated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total estimate weight of 3.48 carat, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity.
Diamond: Mounted in channel settings, with 10 calibrated baguette cuts diamonds, with a weight of about 0.80 carat, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity.
Rubies: Mount in bar settings, with 8 fancy semi-round cabochon cuts, carved from natural red rubies with a combined approximate weight of about 2.80 carats.
Emeralds: Mount in bar settings, with 2 fancy cabochon cuts carved from natural Colombian green emeralds with a weight of about 1.46 carats.
Sapphires: Mount in prongs settings, with 3 fancy leaves cabochon cuts carved from natural blue sapphires with a weight of about 1.05 carats.
Accents: Mounted in bezel settings, with 3 trillion faceted cut of two sapphires and one ruby, with a weight of about 0.15 carats.
Weight: 21.10 Grams (13.55 Dwt).
Measurements: 57 mm by 40 mm (2.25 x 1.57 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked, electronically tested for .900 platinum.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Tutti Frutti brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 142 gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P022525AONM/.6086
