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The Piece
sale Estimate:$750 - $1,500
Age Circa:Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:14k
Country of Origin:Unknown
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:12.6 Grams
Metal Type:14k White Gold, .900 Platinum
Metal Melt Value:$315.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material:Crystal - Translucent very light pink hue
Main Stone:Transitional Diamond
Main Stone Measurements/Color:.20 Carats, Near Flawless color and clarity
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Stone Treatment:The stone appears to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Transitional Cut Diamond, Carved Crystal
Item Measurements: The brooch measures 1.75\" in length by 1.5\" in width by .50\" in depth!
Pin/Brooch Style: Brooch, Scarf Pin
Closure Type:Locking \"C\" Clasp
Convertible to Pendant:If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece so it can be worn as a pendant.
Notable Features:This beautiful brooch would have been made by hand during the Retro period of the Art Deco era. This piece most likely was custom commissionedand features exceptional craftsmanship. The brooch is made in the style of Rene Lalique and can easily have a bale added to be worn as a pendant. It also would look wonderful worn as a traditional brooch as intended, as well as a scarf brooch.
The brooch features hand carved Crystal. The crystal is shaped and carved into the form of a leaf. The artist hand grooved the crystal to show the veining within the leaf to make it appear even more lifelike. The crystal has a light pink hue throughout. This is a 3D carving that looks like an actual leaf. Along the top of the leaf is a Platinum setting holding a .20 carat transitional cut diamond. The back of the leaf includes a 14k white gold setting that follows the grooves in the design to support it. This beautiful brooch can be worn with just about anything. Please don\'t miss your chance to own this special part of history.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are several ends that have chipping. Please view the pictures. This is normal for a crystal piece of this age and does not detract from the natural beauty of the piece.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the \"Gatsby\" or \"Roaring Twenties\" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the used of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
Rene Lalique (1860-1945) was the master in creating innovative never-before-seen jewelry during the Art Nouveau period. His mixed use of gold and gemstones with semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearl, in addition to enamel and glass, was truly unique and inspired by nature. Before opening his own shops in Paris, he designed exquisite pieces for household names such as Jacta and Cartier. Rene’s daughter took over the family business in 1977, which had ceased jewelry manufacture, creating decorative glass and perfume instead, and in 2012 the company started creating high end jewelry again. Pieces have his signature “RL” or “Lalique” stamped on the back.
Transitional Cut diamonds (also known as Early Modern Cut) were popular during the Art Deco era. A descendant of the Old European cut and precursor to the Modern Brilliant Cut, Transitional cut diamonds feature a larger table and smaller culet than European cut diamonds, but unlike Modern Brilliant Cuts, the girdles of Transitional Cut diamonds are not faceted. No two are alike since they were faceted by hand and feature a wide range of proportions, angles, and facets. Because transitional diamonds were only cut between 1920 and 1940, relatively few were produced, and they demand a premium value due to their vintage appeal.All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items are priced below. We do not undervalue packages for international customers as it is illegal. Please take this into consideration before placing your offer.

• 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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