Estate brooch, eagle with spread wings holding a natural colored diamond in beak

Antique jewelry object group: brooches
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it to be of Belgian origin.
Style: estate jewelry - (styles overview)
Period: ca. 1950 (events and facts in 1950)
Source of inspiration: mother nature
Theme: eagle
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Diamonds: One semi-modern brilliant cut natural cognac colored diamond with an estimated weight of approx. 0.23 crt. The cut is semi-modern as the stone is polished around 1950 which means that although to today's standards it is considered to be a modern brilliant cut, its cullet (the point at the bottom) is still polished flat. There are also five brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approximately 0.05 crt. set in the branch that the eagle holds in his claws.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Total diamond weight: approx. 0.28 crt.
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. - (general birthstones explanation)
Hallmarks: No trace - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Height approximately 3.38 cm (1.33 inch), span approximately 5.27 cm (2.07 inch)
Weight: 18.20 gram (11.70 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09083-4262

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