-George Weil 1960 Brutalist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Corals
Pendant brooch designed by George Weil.
A sculptural piece of jewelry from the brutalist art movement, created during the post war period in London England by the artist goldsmith George Weil, back in the 1960. This versatile pendant-brooch has been crafted with intricate patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. It is fitted at the reverse with double pin bars, a hinge and a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch.
Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 16 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.28 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity
Coral: Mounted in prongs settings, with 4 oval cabochon cut of natural salmon coral with an approximate weight of 28.50 carats.
Weight: 34.95 Grams (22.41 Dwt.)
Measures: 80 mm by 38 mm by 15 mm (3.15 x 1.50 x 0.59 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "G. WEIL 18 CT".
George Weil
He was born in Vienna in 1938. Was part of a Jewish family who left Antwerp in 1939 on the last possible plane. He trained as a jeweler and spent some time at St Martins' School of Art in London. He also made sculpture, including portrait busts of Winston Churchill, David Ben Gurion and the singer Sammy Davis Junior. His artistic training can be seen in this gold and diamond ring, which shows strong sculptural influences, reminiscent of the work of his contemporary Andrew Grima. The textured gold and asymmetric character of the hoop and bezel are very characteristic of goldsmiths work of the 1960s. He designed for Tiffany & Co. and other big design houses and made his mark in the 1960s and 70s. Regarded as an innovator, he created sculptural jewelry for such celebrities as Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and even the Queen of England. In 1979. George Weil closed his jewelry studio in 1979 and ten years later emigrated to Israel where he continued to work as an artist.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P121123AENM/.8401
