Object Description
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1980s 0.08 carat emerald, 0.07 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and white gold owl brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold and 18ct white gold.
The brooch has been modelled in the form of an owl, perched upon a branch.
The body and face of the owl have been crafted in yellow gold and the owl’s feet, head, beak and the branch have been crafted in white gold.
The anterior surface of the brooch has a textured finish, imitating the owl’s feathers and the bark of the branch.
The owl’s eyes are represented by two impressive individually set round faceted cut emeralds.
The body of the owl is embellished with a total of thirty-one pavé set modern brilliant round cut fancy yellow diamonds.
The tuft feathers to the top of the owl’s head are represented by six impressive eight cut diamonds.
The vintage owl brooch secures with a hallmarked hinged pin and security clasp.
The stunning vintage owl brooch is hallmarked to the side of the pin and the reverse of the white gold branch with the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18ct gold fineness mark (750) and the international convention gold guarantee mark (750 and scales).
This impressive vintage owl brooch pin is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
“Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.”
Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press.
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Emerald Quality
Cut Round Faceted
Content 0.08 carat
Diamond Quality
Colour (average grades) G
Clarity (average grades) VS2
Cut Modern brilliant round/Eight
Content 0.07 carat
Dimensions
Length of setting 3.5cm/1.38″
Width of setting 3.6cm/1.42″
Across pin 2.8cm/1.1″
Height of setting 9.12mm/0.36″
Weight
10.88 grams