EDWARDIAN 1905 Belle Epoque Brooch In 18Kt Gold platinum With 2.74 Ctw In Diamonds
Edwardian belle époque bow-brooch.
This is an gorgeous statement brooch, created in England during the Belle Epoque and Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1900. The beautiful brooch was carefully crafted with classical motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and topped with platinum to enhance the settings of the diamonds. This brooch is embellished with a great assortment of forty-two earth mined natural white colorless diamonds. Highlighted with four large diamonds, mounted in the center, the ends and the one that hangs. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal pin bar with a hook lock to wear.
Larger Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs and bezel setting, with 4 Old European round diamond with a combined weight of about 1.65 carats, F/G color, VS clarity
Minor Diamonds: Mounted in French flush settings, with 37 graduated old European round and round single cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 1.09 carats, white colorless F/H/I color, VS/SI clarity. The settings are finished with an impeccable millegrain patterns.
Weight: 8.45 Grams (5.38 Dwt).
Measurements: 42 mm by 36 mm (1.65 x 1.42 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks, tested for for the gold and the platinum parts.
The Edwardian Era
This period, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Note: Millegrain is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box
Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. All 42 diamonds, are secured in their settings and all parts are working properly. This brooch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P092224ARNM/.2019
