Vintage French Diamond Set Gold Owl Brooch
Antique jewellery object group: brooch
Condition: very good condition
Country of origin: France
Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
Style specifics: This type of jewellery is very specific for the fifties of the twentieth century. All sorts of animals were used as a 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
Source of inspiration: Mother Nature
Theme: owl
Material: 18ct bi-colour (yellow and white) gold
Extra information: Owl – The owl is a symbol for vigilance, acute wit and has been associated with spirits. It is a guide in the underworld but an effective hunter and the Celtic symbolizes it with wisdom, keen sight, and patience. (from: animal-symbols.com)
Diamond(s): Three single brilliant-cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of 0.05ct.(colour and clarity: G/H, vs/si).
– All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Precious stones: Two cabochon-cut green agate
Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
Hallmarks: The French control mark representing the head of Mercury that was in use in France from about 1879. And makers mark JPB (=?)
Dimensions: height 5,60 cm (2,20 inch)
Weight: 24,80 gram (15,95 dwt)
Product SKU
AD19079-0151
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