COLLINGWOOD & SON London Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold Sapphires & Diamonds
Pair of art-deco cufflinks designed by Collingwood.
These are a magnificent pair of gems-set cufflinks created during the art deco period by the London jewelry firm of Collingwood Limited. The cufflinks have been masterfully crafted back in the 1930's in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and fitted with hinge T bars. They are embellished with a gorgeous selection of sixteen natural non-heated vivid blue Burmese sapphires and sixteen white colorless natural diamonds. Collingwood was appointed in 1929 as jewelers of the British crown.
Collingwood
Collingwood was a prestigious London jeweler. In 1929 they were located at 46 Conduit Street in London. They were medal makers for the Royal family. The company began with Joseph Kitching in 1817, as Collingwood & Son, then the Collingwood & Co (1876), Collingwood Ltd in1924 evolving through Kitching & Abud (appointed "Jeweler to the Queen" in 1837) to become Collingwood & Co. and Collingwood Ltd., renowned for exquisite, royally favored pieces, specializing in opulent Victorian and Edwardian designs, incorporating natural pearls, diamonds, and creating iconic items like the Prince of Wales' Cup. The company was eventually being absorbed by Carrington & Co., another historic firm.
Country: London, United Kingdom.
Period: Art-Deco, 1930.
Diamonds: Mounted in flush pave settings, with 16 graduated round brilliant cut diamonds with a combined total weight of about 0.40 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Sapphires: Mount in channel settings, with 16 calibrated square steps cut of natural vivid blue sapphires, with a combined total weight of about 9.60 carats. The sapphires are not treated or heated and are fully translucent.
Birthstone: Sapphires for the month of September.
Weight: 12.95 Grams, (8.30 Dwt).
Measurements: 15 mm by 22 mm by 11 mm (0.59 x 0.87 x 0.44 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt gold.
Collateral: This pair of cufflinks by Collingwood is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of cufflinks by Collingwood is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 32 gemstones are secured in the settings. This pair were carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P121825TCEN/.3112
