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)