Vintage Fifties Hummingbird Brooch, A Whimsical Mid-Century Flight

A lively celebration of mid-century whimsy, this vintage 1950s brooch captures the elegance of a hummingbird mid-hover. Crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, its dynamic form and finely textured feathers convey both motion and grace. With a delicate ruby eye and sparkling accents, it reflects the era’s fascination with nature, charm, and craftsmanship. This piece would not be out of place in a 20th-century design collection—its playful sophistication continues to captivate.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific for the Fifties and Sixties of the twentieth century. All sorts of animals were used as source of inspiration for the goldsmiths. Made in gold and decorated with enamel and precious stones, the result of their labour most of the times well-made, clever and cute.

Period
ca. 1950
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
hummingbird

Material 18K
yellow and white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
46 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct colour and clarity H/K, vs/i
- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Precious stones
One ruby with an estimated weight of ± 0.02ct
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
5,38 cm (2,12 inch) x 2,12 cm (0,83 inch)
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Weight
9,90 gram (6,37 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25115-0242

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