Interbellum estate bar brooch with in-line Dutch rose cut diamonds

Object group: brooches
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style: Interbellum - (styles overview)
Style specifics: The Interbellum is the period between the two World Wars and one can recognize a transition from the Art Deco style to the Retro style.
Period: ca. 1930 (events and facts in 1930)
Material: 18K bi-color (yellow and white) gold , although most of this jewel is in yellow gold, the diamonds are set in white gold. This finds it origin in a much older period where it was common for diamonds to be set in silver (see explanation on silver on gold). - (precious metals)
Diamonds: Eleven nice white and high domed rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. - (general birthstones explanation)
More background information on: bar brooch
Hallmarks: No trace. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Width approx. 5.25 cm (2.07 inch)
Weight : 6.80 gram (4.37 dwt)

Reference Nº : 08178-3969 (or click here)

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