18K yellow gold brooch, old-cut diamonds

Description

Volutes of gold with generous curves and pronounced relief characterise this mid-20th century brooch crafted from 18K yellow gold. At its centre is an old-cut diamond, set in a closed yellow gold 750 setting. Four secondary old-cut diamonds gravitate around the central motif, arranged at the four cardinal points in closed settings. The body of the jewel unfolds in a fully openwork lozenge design, formed by a network of intertwined metallic ribbons. At the three lower and lateral points, trios of small polished gold beads provide a balanced finish. The reverse reveals the meticulous cut-out of the mounting and the pin designed to secure the jewel. The brooch weighs 19.7 g, which gives it a beautiful presence and ensures excellent hold on the lapel of a coat, jacket or thick woollen garment. Mid-20th century jewellery creation favoured ample geometric structures, the relief work of yellow gold and the interplay of voids and solids. During this period, the association of warm metal worked in volumes with old-cut gemstones remained a very popular choice.