{"product_id":"splendid-napoleon-iii-period-natural-pearl-drop-brooch-6-11ctw-diamonds-gia-certified","title":"Splendid Napoleon III Period Natural Pearl Drop Brooch 6.11ctw Diamonds GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003eA jewel so remarkable it has been handed down to us through time, in remarkably excellent shape. Created around the of the recently heisted Empress Eugenie bow brooch, this exceptional jewel with two pearls of outstanding, terribly large scale is destined to be a family jewel of the highest regard. Sumptuously recalling the 18th century, the bottom drop can be removed, and the fanciful “nœud” or bow, can be worn inverted or as it is, on a strand of pearls or ribbon, and with the fantastical, particularly large 13mm x 10mm pearl drop. A few notes on the value of the historicity and mediums used;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—An exceptionally early brooch to have survived intact, some of the diamonds are quite large, including examples up to 4mm in length (most brooches have supporting diamonds of 2mm and under.)\u003cbr\u003e—The quality of both the button and drop pearls is outstanding; noted by the GIA report as natural saltwater\u003cbr\u003e—Often, objects like this are pillaged for their parts, to find a jewel like this with the originality and custodial chain of respect to the integrity of all parts is remarkable\u003cbr\u003e—The additional hooks at the back enable many styling possibilities, if you are in possession of other articulated drops, two could be worn simultaneous to the large pearl drop to create a fanciful, expanded presentation.\u003cbr\u003e—Not only does the brooch recall the theme of the bow brooch created by Francois Kramer for Empress Eugenie in 1855 (part of the Louvre heist) the jewel is exactly of the moment and quality that Empress Eugenie’s tiara with the Hortense pearls (once belonging to Marie Antoinette) were created. The drop is even the size of some of the pearls toward the back of the tiara. It would likely have been worn at court at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest, most historically important jewels we’ve ever had at the Curio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1855–1860, Napoleon III period; revival of Rococo forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: French work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 18ct gold with sterling silver top; acid tested to confirm fineness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: Two natural saltwater pearls; estimated 6.11ctw of exceptionally white old mine cut diamonds, including examples up to 4mm in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl drop measurements: 13mm × 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 2.75” × 2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 16.70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent historical condition, there is some solder which is original to the construction of an object from this period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks \/ stamps: None visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting \/ construction: Removable bottom pearl drop; bow can be worn inverted or upright on pearls or ribbon; additional hooks at the back offer further styling possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate \/ paperwork: GIA report identifying the pearls as natural saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request with documentation and photographs. A guarantee of authenticity and insurance paperwork are available upon request for all curated items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | NYC + Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52754265014503,"sku":"NAP-FR-1855-PEARL-BROOCH-001","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/95539F5B-6B3C-4006-9269-DFF636603525.jpg?v=1791028582","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/splendid-napoleon-iii-period-natural-pearl-drop-brooch-6-11ctw-diamonds-gia-certified","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}