Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch

11 février 2013

Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch

Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch. Photo Doyle

The three diamond-set looped ribbons centering 3 pearls, joined by swags of diamond-set leaves, suspending one drop-shaped taupe pearl approximately 12.8 x 10.6 mm., accented by 2 diamond briolettes, circa 1905, briolettes added later. Drop pearl: light gray, the front is cleanish with some iridescence, some rippling, the reverse has a lighter patch of gray with light taupe hue with faint hairline crack, does not break surface, roundish back, not flat, good luster. Button pearls: off-white with rose hue, slightly creamy & creamy which has faint hairline crack, medium to low luster.
Diamonds: I-J-SI, one chip on facet. Good condition. 1 3/4 x 2 1/4". Sold for $22,500

With GIA report no. 2155019172 stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater, no indications of treatment.

Doyle New York. Wednesday, October 17, 2012. www.doylenewyork.com