BOUCHERON Paris Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 11.68 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Sapphires and diamonds earrings designed by Boucheron.
These are a gorgeous statements earrings, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Boucheron. This magnificent pair, is from the Boucheron collection privee, carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The earrings are fitted with concealed gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable French clips. They are embellished with a great selection of four earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds, a pink sapphire and a blue sapphire
Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 2 matching round brilliant cut (7 mm) diamonds, with an approximate weight of 2.60 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-VS clarity
Blue Sapphire: Mount in the center in eight-prongs setting, with 1 faceted rectangular cushion cut (9 x 10 x 7 mm) of translucent natural vivid blue sapphire of about 4.53 carats.
Pink Sapphire: Mount in the center in eight-prongs setting, with 1 faceted cushion cut (8 x 6 x 5 mm) of translucent natural vivid pink sapphire of about 4.55 carats.
Birthstone: Sapphires for the month of September.
Weight: 8.5 Grams, (5.45 Dwt).
Measurements: 17 mm by 9.5 mm (0.67 x 0.37 Inches).
Hallmarks They are both stamped with French marks, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18k gold, the maker's mark Ste B., associated to Societe Boucheron, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the unique six-digits serial numbers and signed in full, "BOUCHERON OR .750 B80741".
Boucheron
Frédéric Boucheron founded the Maison Boucheron in Paris in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry house is known for its intricate, free spirited style. Boucheron designs are always creative and display outstanding French craftsmanship and characterful stones. He quickly became well known for the exceptional quality of his precious stones. Around 1880, he was the first modern jeweler bold enough to engrave diamonds with flowers or arabesques, reviving an engraving technique that had been forgotten since ancient times. Always avant-garde and seeking modernity, in 1879 the jeweler devised the Question Mark necklace, which, for the first time ever, would be worn asymmetrically and would not have a clasp. Far from entrapping the jewel and those who wore it in some stranglehold, Boucheron liberated both the jewelry and the women, without resorting to ideology. He became the jeweler of free and independent women. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron was the first of the great contemporary jewelers to open a boutique on place Vendôme. It was this move that gave meaning to the beginnings and to what followed. In this case, that of four generations of Boucheron, who, in the space of 160 years, built a style, a reputation, a know-how. This balance between perfect technical mastery and limitless artistic talent lies at the origin of each creation. Just as one sees the qualities of a stone before it is cut, or senses the radiance of a jewel before it is shaped, so Boucheron conceived of French jewelry before it existed.
Literature: Patrick Wald Lasowski, Anne-Marie Clais, Boucheron Capturing The Sparkle, Editions Cercle D'Art, Paris 2005. For a similar pair from the same collection, illustrated.
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 4 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E072624TANNM/.2043
