Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Silver-Topped Brass Brooch...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Silver-Topped Brass Brooch The blackamoor brooch features European, mine, rose, and single-cut diamonds, accented by round, oval, square, and pear-shaped natural and synthetic rubies, enhanced by oval-shaped yellow sapphires, complemented by black cultured pearls and a drop-shaped silver freshwater pearl, completed by a collar of seed pearls, set in silver-topped brass, having gold accents and a 10k gold pinstem. Gross weight 46.40 grams. Dimensions: 3-1/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches
HID09710052018
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Condition Report: Diamonds:Avg Color: J-K-LAvg Clarity: SIShape(s): Old Mine, European, Rose, SingleCount: 26 - 50Colored Gems:Type(s): Ruby, Synthetic Ruby, Yellow SapphireShape(s): Oval, Round, Square, PearCount: 51 - 75Avg Quality: GoodPearls:Pearl: 1Type: SeedShape: RoundColor: WhiteOvertone: RoseLuster: GoodSurface: Slightly BlemishedCount: 16Pearl: 2Type: AkoyaShape: RoundColor: BlackOvertone: AubergineLuster: GoodSurface: Slightly BlemishedCount: 2Size: 5.08 - 5.28 mmPearl: 3Type: FreshwaterShape: BaroqueColor: SilverOvertone: AubergineLuster: GoodSurface: BlemishedCount: 1Size: 9.01 x 8.13 mmMetals:SilverGoldYellow MetalOverall Condition: GoodCondition Notes: An exotic blackamoor brooch, a type of imagery made popular in Italian jewelry and decorative art from the 17th century to present day! Most likely an Italian piece although unmarked. Appears to have a mix of natural rubies and synthetic rubies as a few display curved striae and gas bubble inclusions. The head of the figure is not ebony, as is traditional for blackamoor brooches, but is more likely a type of dense opaque resin as it displays a porous surface and granular fracture. The chest and turban of the figure appears to be silver with gold-plated accents. The reverse is hand-engraved brass with a 10k double-pinstem and open c-clasp. A fabulous piece, the look is decorative and ornamental!
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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Silver-Topped Brass Brooch The blackamoor brooch features European, mine, rose, and single-cut diamonds, accented by round, oval, square, and pear-shaped natural and synthetic rubies, enhanced by oval-shaped yellow sapphires, complemented by black cultured pearls and a drop-shaped silver freshwater pearl, completed by a collar of seed pearls, set in silver-topped brass, having gold accents and a 10k gold pinstem. Gross weight 46.40 grams. Dimensions: 3-1/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches
HID09710052018
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Diamonds:Avg Color: J-K-LAvg Clarity: SIShape(s): Old Mine, European, Rose, SingleCount: 26 - 50Colored Gems:Type(s): Ruby, Synthetic Ruby, Yellow SapphireShape(s): Oval, Round, Square, PearCount: 51 - 75Avg Quality: GoodPearls:Pearl: 1Type: SeedShape: RoundColor: WhiteOvertone: RoseLuster: GoodSurface: Slightly BlemishedCount: 16Pearl: 2Type: AkoyaShape: RoundColor: BlackOvertone: AubergineLuster: GoodSurface: Slightly BlemishedCount: 2Size: 5.08 - 5.28 mmPearl: 3Type: FreshwaterShape: BaroqueColor: SilverOvertone: AubergineLuster: GoodSurface: BlemishedCount: 1Size: 9.01 x 8.13 mmMetals:SilverGoldYellow MetalOverall Condition: GoodCondition Notes: An exotic blackamoor brooch, a type of imagery made popular in Italian jewelry and decorative art from the 17th century to present day! Most likely an Italian piece although unmarked. Appears to have a mix of natural rubies and synthetic rubies as a few display curved striae and gas bubble inclusions. The head of the figure is not ebony, as is traditional for blackamoor brooches, but is more likely a type of dense opaque resin as it displays a porous surface and granular fracture. The chest and turban of the figure appears to be silver with gold-plated accents. The reverse is hand-engraved brass with a 10k double-pinstem and open c-clasp. A fabulous piece, the look is decorative and ornamental!
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