SPECIALIZING IN FINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE JEWELRY & COLLECTIBLES
Metal Melt Value$740.00 (Value Includes All-Inclusive Weight)sale Estimate$2,000 - $4,000These prices come from GIA recognized Gem Guide, THE wholesale price guide for dealers. These values do not dictate what a piece is worth. This is the price a piece would be worth if stripped down and melted to its bare materials.
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The History
Retrojewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940’s and 1950’s, a period duringwhich jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes accompanyingWorld War II. As the name of the period suggests, these designs reflect aninfusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods,encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials.
Transitional Cut Diamonds were made in between Circa 1920 and 1940. These diamonds were the \"in between\" diamond transitioning from Old European Cut to the Modern Round Brilliant. They feature more facets and a slightly bigger table than their Modern Round Brilliant cousins. Due to the limited period these diamonds were cut, there are not many left, and they demand a premium due to their vintage appeal.
Abalone Shell is a type of Mollusk shell that has a beautiful opalescent hue. It has been harvested to use in jewelry since the times of the Greeks and Romans.
Rubies are considered one of the four precious gemstones in the world along with Diamonds, Emeralds, & Sapphires. Rubies have adorned Royal jewelry for years and has been highly prized for their rarity and gorgeous red hues.
Mediterranean Red coral grows on rocky sea bottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices. The original species, C. rubrum (formerly Gorgonia nobilis), is found mainly in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean Coral was previously cracked near the top, but has been professionally repaired since. Some glue and a minor line where the crack was is still visible, however, the piece is still gorgeous.
The Piece
This pin is made into a unique nautical design. The piece features an abalone shell at the top of the pin that acts as an octopus\'s head, and Mediterranean Coral that acts as the tentaclesof the octopus! There are also rubies and diamonds throughout that give the piece a great sparkle.
The Abalone shell features a natural shape that resembles an Octopus\'s head! The Shell is a gray color with a gorgeous iridescent hue that lets off an incredible luster.
The Rubies in this piece are round cut and feature facets that reflect light off of their surface beautifully. The rubies include their signature light red color and a great clarity. The rubies are in great condition and weigh in at .27 Ct\'s total!
The diamonds in this piece are transitional cut and feature facets that reflect light off of their surface. The diamonds include an eye clean sparkle that complements the pin beautifully, and are set throughout the bottom of the design. The diamonds weight in at a total of .08 Ct\'s.
The Mediterranean coral in this piece includes what looks to be a natural shape! The Coral extends down in a gorgeous branch like pattern that resembles octopus tentacles that are perfect for the design of this piece! The Coral is a solid red color throughout and gives the pin a great color.
The design of this piece includes classic Retro Era craftsmanship throughout! The piece is put together to look like a complete Octopus! There is a textured flower design just below the Octopus\'s abalone head and thin strands of yellow gold at the end of the Octopus\'s tentacles. The strands of gold run up the design in a beautiful pattern and include prong settings for the stones and diamonds.
The pin measures 2.75\" long by 3.25\" wide and is finished off with an enclosed pin backing that works perfectly.
If you wish, your local jeweler could add on a bale to this piece so it can be worn as a pendant!
Antique and Vintage jewelry is disappearing at alarming rates. Unfortunately, most of the jewelry from this time period has been lost or melted down over the years, please don\'t miss your chance to own this special piece of history!
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Age CircaAntique C. 1950Accent StoneRuby, Diamond, AbaloneMarkingsUnmarked, Tested, GuaranteedMain Stone Carat Weight/Color/ClarityRedGram Weight25.2Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity.27 Cts, Light Red, .08 Cts, Eye Clean, Iridescent GrayMetal TypeYellow GoldStone CutsRound , Transitional Cut & Natural ShapesMetal Purity18kSizable by Your Local Jeweler--Ring Size--Item MeasurementsThe pin measures 2.75\" long by 3.25\" wideThe rubies measure in at 2 mm in diameterThe diamonds measure in at 1.8 mm in diameterThe Coral measures around 5 mm wide and varies slightly throughout the design due to its natural shapeMain StoneMediterranean CoralNo Questions Asked 30 Day Return PolicyYES! Always
*Due to the age of some of these pieces, some items will not be stamped. The National Stamping Act was not enacted until 1906, before 1906 jewelry was not legally required to have a karat mark. This is one way to date items prior to the Art Nouveau time period.
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- Gold: $8.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
- Silver: $4.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
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