Vintage Fifties 18K gold brooch cat as cartoon character with emerald eyes

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

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 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
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Theme
cat

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
Two emeralds with an estimated weight of ± 0.30 ct

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
Emerald is the birthstone (or month stone) for May.
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Hallmarks
Remains of the French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
height 4,30 cm (1,69 inch)
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Weight
11,60 gram (7,46 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21333-0123

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