A lovely Retro bow brooch pin made of 18k gold with ruby and diamond. The gemstones are assembled in beautiful florets, with ruby “petals” and diamond “stamens”. The bow is tied in the center with a white gold ribbon adorned with diamonds. This Retro bow-shaped brooch has beautifully flowing lines resembling a draped fabric. It will make a sweet and cheerful addition to your formal attire. This Retro pin is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold, ruby and diamond. The diamonds are of Old European cut, I-K color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 2.50 carats. The rubies are round faceted, approximately 1.80 carats total. The bow brooch measures 2 ¾” x 1 ¾” and weighs 30.8 grams. About Retro Jewelry: The Retro era in jewelry dated to the 1930-40s. These ten years brought us a distinct look that has been highly admired through the years. During the World War II the entire world was changing, and jewelry world was under the influence as well. For instance, bracelets were often designed by using the geometry of tank treads. In order to confront that brutality, for some of the pieces jewelers reinstated Victorian floral motifs in a romantic and even fragile way. That approach resulted in a vast variety of brooches. Butterflies, flowers, starbursts, birds, and animals flooded jewelry market during retro era. Some of the materials — such as platinum — were hard to find and even forbidden to be sold. That’s why retro jewelry was often made of yellow, rose and even green gold alloys. Shortage of gemstones forced jewelers to use semi-precious stones: citrine, aquamarine, amethyst. Pave technique allowed to achieve a big look with little diamonds. Another sign of that time was enamel that was used to accentuate the stone or even replace it. About Estate Jewelry: Estate jewelry is an excellent way to buy high-quality pieces at a fair price. Those who appreciate classic or one-of-a-kind pieces prefer purchasing estate jewelry for a wide range of styles and historical influences. Buying jewelry online can be challenging. The quality of the making has not gotten better over time while the design is getting more and more generic. Add ever rising prices and you could end up not finding anything suitable. To purchase a high-quality jewelry piece for an obtainable price consider buying estate items. • Quality vs Quantity Estate pieces mostly belong to the era when jewels were handmade and not mass produced. There were simply less jewelry makers at that time and they cared about their reputation. Opposed to the current fast fashion approach, life pace was in general slower. That allowed makers to take more time to craft a truly quality piece. • Fair price vs Overpriced Designer pieces, aka signed pieces can cost multiple times more than their unsigned equivalents. We pay not only for an item itself but also for the brand advertising campaigns and all the buzz the name creates. Prices for estate jewelry form differently and mostly depend on the cost paid by a seller. A pre-owned Bulgari ring and a brand-new Bulgari piece have a significant price difference. Ask your local jewelry store about the retail price of the desired piece and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. • True value vs Seasonal Rush Pre-owned jewelry retains its value as over time it gets unique and sought-after. Think about purchasing a new car that loses its value right after you leave your dealer versus buying a vintage vehicle. At Nadine Krakov Collection we are in love with all the things beautiful. Each of our estate jewelry pieces is in excellent condition. We preserve the history and the greatest styles of the past so our clients can enjoy it to the fullest.
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Metal:
18k Gold,White Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
White Diamond,Diamond,Ruby
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Weight:
30.8 g
Dimensions:
Height: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Width: 2.75 in (69.85 mm)
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use.


Reserve: $9,200.00

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