Title: Vintage Boucheron Brooch 18k Gold Diamond French Estate JewelryDescription: A spectacular vintage Boucheron brooch made of 18 karat gold, and diamonds. Whimsical flowers are signature for Boucheron’s design, and this vintage brooch is no exception. It looks like a flower flying from above, with the leaves fluttering in the wind. The petals are high-polished gold, the center is generously adorned with diamonds. The leaves in this vintage French brooch feature meticulously executed open-work horizontal lines framed by a twisted gold wire. The diamonds are set in platinum in the center of the leaves. This vintage Boucheron brooch is a statement piece that is elegant, French chic and perfectly well made. Each detail of this piece says a lot about your style and refined taste. The vintage brooch is made of 18k yellow gold, and encrusted with transitional round brilliant cut and old cushion cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, 3.0 carats approximate total weight). This vintage Boucheron pin measures 2 ½” x 1 3/8" x ¾” (6.3 x 3.6 x 2 cm), and weighs 34.3 grams. The vintage pin is stamped with Boucheron maker's mark, place of manufacture, French hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum. About Boucheron Brand: From serving the Royal families all over the world in 19th century to making the sought-after jewelry pieces nowadays, Boucheron house did it all. Today the brand keeps its leading position in the luxury jewelry strong. A balanced mixture of traditions and creativity has been making Boucheron jewelry highly desirable throughout the time. For instance, one of the most recent pieces, a necklace from Goutte de Ciel (Drop of Sky) collection. It’s a white gold and diamond necklace that features an exquisite ice-blue pendant made of Aerogel. It’s a material that was previously only used by NASA. The idea behind the piece was to capture the purity of the sky and translate it into a jewelry piece. As to vintage Boucheron jewelry, it definitely carries the influence of French Classicism era. Being raised by the family of drapers, Frédéric Boucheron, the Maison’s founder, brought the pliancy of silk and laces into the goldsmith process. That concept is easy to see in the airy looking Boucheron Bombé ring or famous Boucheron bird brooches. At Nadine Krakov Collection we carry both modern and vintage Boucheron pieces. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by jewelry experts and enthusiasts. Since the late Renaissance, France has been established itself as one of the world trendsetters in art and fashion. A quick look at the top 5 French jewelry designers — Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermes, Chaumet, Boucheron — describes French level of greatness even better. What allowed France to reach such a high level in the jewelry world hierarchy? In a nutshell, it’s because of the apprenticeship system. In the beginning of 1950s in France anyone at the age 14 could start learning the craft. This way French jewelers, like no others in the world, gain a substantial portion of experience at the early age. Even non-designer jewels were produced by the high skilled masters. Most modern jewelry is not handcrafted anymore, and mass market-oriented production is prevailing. Jewelry designs are streamlined to use as less hand labor as possible. That’s why today vintage French jewelry is in such high demand. About Vintage Brooches: Since we started taking our very first steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a brooch is a smart, unique way to express your personality and style. Pin it to your lapel, scarf, or a bag, and with just one brooch alone you can create the whole new fashion piece out of any garment or accessory. Some brooches could be worn as pendants, so you get two pieces in one. A brooch is an amazing jewel that is fun, elegant and expressive at the same time. French vintage brooches are even more special to us. Being famous for its extraordinary craftsmanship, each French jewelry maker has their own recognizable take on it. Either it’s a prestigious Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels or non-branded French brooch we appreciate its sophisticated beauty and exquisite quality. One of our all-time favorites is a dress clip. The design came from 1920s and since then has been appreciated by the jewelry lovers for versatility and original look it provides to any style.Details: Creator: Boucheron Metal: Platinum,18k Gold,Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Mixed Cut Weight: 34.3 g Dimensions: Height: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Width: 1.38 in (35.06 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm) Place of Origin: France Period: 1950-1959 Date of Manufacture: 1950 Condition: GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Reserve: $7,840.00
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