French Diamond Bow Brooch | 5ctw | 18ct White Gold | Post-Art Deco c.1930s
When I first encountered this brooch, I was not only taken aback by the remarkable amount of material here — my French associates have a phrase for this moment: « il y a du matériel là ! » — but additionally by the absolutely textbook exemplary silhouette this jewel cuts.
Almost like a bow tilted, as though italicized, this exceptionally heavy 18ct brooch would be at home in an exhibition on post-Deco jewels of the 1930s. Speaking to Cubism, post-modernism, and the heavy velvet draping so much favored in the fashion of this period, this would be an outstanding addition to the collection of a curator interested in exploring the quieter corners of the first half of the 20th century. Pre-World War II, post World War I — the weight and splendor of this brooch could not have come from any other moment in time.
Details
- Era: French, c. 1930s
- Materials: 18ct white gold
- Stones: ~5ctw total diamonds | 2 × 5mm × 2.75mm (.40ct each); 7 corner stones 4.25mm × 2mm; 30 × 2mm × 1.5mm (1.08ctw); 35 × 2mm × 1mm (.77ctw); 4 step cuts (.12ctw)
- Dimensions: 67mm × 30mm
- Weight: 28.64g
- Hallmarks: French 18ct white gold on pin back
- Condition: Excellent historical condition. Have a close look at the photos.
Shipping & Services
Ships fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs.
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