Hayden W. Wheeler & Co 1930's Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.33 Cts In Diamonds & Sapphires
An art deco brooch designed by Hayden W. Wheeler & Co.
Very rare piece, created in New York city during the glorious art deco period, circa 1930's. This elegant rounded pin brooch is one of the earliest examples made by the famous jewelry house of Hayden W. Wheeler & Co. It was carefully crafted with impeccable attention to details in solid .900/.999 platinum and is suited with an horizontal hinged bar with a security mechanical lock. Is embellished with a great selection of diamonds and sapphires and the gemstones settings are finished with the popular millegrain patterns.
The main gemstone is one very fine European round rose cut diamond of 0.75 carats, white colorless E color and VS-1 clarity.
Surrounded by a calibrated French pave setting composed by 60 graduated European rose cut diamonds with a total weight of 2.71 carats, E/F color, VS-2 clarity.
Accented with three channel settings stations, that are mount with 29 caliber French cut of natural vivid royal blue sapphires, with a combined weight of 0.87 carats. Most probably these sapphires are from the Kashmir or the Pailin regions.
Has a total weight of 9.3 Grams and a diameter of 37 mm (1.46 Inches).
Stamped with the maker's mark inside two circled cartouche, the hallmark for the assay of the platinum and signed, "H W PLAT".
Hayden W. Wheeler & Co,
This company was one of the oldest and jewelry houses in America, The jewelry firm founded by Hayden Wheeler around the 1840 created elegant brooches and other fine jewelry from the mid 1800s to the early 1930's. The last location of the firm, salesroom and workshop was located in New York City 58 west 40th Street and then in the fifth avenue.
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: 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 platinum and all the gemstones, are secured in the settings. The hinged pin bar is working perfectly. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
It is accompanied by the designer's jewelry box.
INVENTORY REF: P0000TENM/.2682 **AIEN