PATRICIA FRUTTAURO Victorian Renaissance 18Kt Gold Convertible Pendant-Brooch

A convertible pendant-brooch designed by Patricia Ann Fruttauro.

This a gorgeous convertible pendant-brooch created in London England by the goldsmith designer Patricia Frattauro back in the 1990. Patricia Fruttauro is a jewelry designer known for creating intricate, high-quality micro-mosaic pieces, often featuring detailed, colorful designs set in metal, frequently sold as pendants or brooches. Her work often appears in vintage and antique auctions, highlighting a classic, handcrafted style. This piece was masterfully handcrafted in the Victorian renaissance style in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and textured finishes. Embellished with eight carvings of white nacre and mounted with an antique oval monogram from the 19th century, The piece is fitted at the reverse with three hooks to wear, horizontally or vertical in a chain or necklace and with a concealed hinge pin bar with a trombone security lock to wear as a brooch.

Country: London, England.

Period: Revival, 1998.

Materials: Yellow 18Kt gold, carved white nacre and an antique oval medallion.

Weight: 43.95 Grams, (28.20 Dwt). 

Measurements: 47 mm by 39 mm by 15 mm, (1.85 x 1.54 x 0.59 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark PAF WORKROOMS, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt yellow gold and signed in full as follows: "PATRICIA FRUTTAURO .750 PAF WORKROOMS".

Provenance: The jewelry collection of Mimi Livingston.

Collateral: This convertible pendant-brooch by Patricia Frattauro is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this convertible pendant-brooch by Patricia Frattauro is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P030226TRNO/1.056