It was listed by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.
As is common is Art Deco jewellery, this is clearly influenced by ancient Egyptian art. The makers initials - ET - are visble on the pin.
Cut - An oval cut pink tourmaline and old cut diamonds.
Clarity - The diamonds are SI
Carat - There are a 48 diamond here, with a total estimated carat weight of 1.00
Circa - 1920.
Condition - Somewhere down the line, this has had some major repairs. Solder marks are clearly visible where the wings attach to the pink tourmaline. A scratch is evident on the back where the brooches gold content has been checked.
Measurements - 75mm from wing tip to wing tip. The tourmaline measures 11.5mm by 8.mm
Weight - 7.8 grams
Metal - Tests as 18ct gold
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.
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Art Deco "Wings" Diamond Brooch, Circa 1920
