Cartier - 18 kt. Yellow gold - Brooch - Rubies 0.28 crt, Sapphires 0.22 crt, Emeralds 0.16 crt, Diamonds, total diamond weight 0.28 crt

Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: France Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century) Period: ca. 1950 Source of inspiration: Mother Nature (see also: flower symbolism) Theme: Flower Material: 18K yellow gold Technique: Tremblant or Trembleuse - Tremblant is French for "trembling". Referring to a jewel decorated with a flower or other motif that has at the top stiff projecting wires (embellished with gemstones) that tremble when the piece is subjected to any movement. Sometimes the projections are finely coiled silver springs, such as were used in the 18th century, but some examples were made with tubular stems enclosing a strip of steel spring. Diamond(s) : Four brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0. 28ct. (colour and clarity: F/G, 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: Five rubies with an estimated weight of ± 0. 28ct. Four sapphires with an estimated weight of ± 0. 22ct. Four emeralds with an estimated weight of ± 0. 16ct. - All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, ruby for July, sapphire for September emerald for May. Brand: Cartier Signature: Cartier Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838. Dimensions: total length 7,15 cm (2,81 inch) Weight: 33,60 gram (21,60 dwt) Reference Nº: 19063-0008 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry