One stamped & tested 18KT yellow and white gold lady's hand made designer brooch with a hand engraved finish. The brooch is Circa 1930's. The "Vine and Berries" design piece measures 56.2 mm wide and 41.63 mm top to bottom. The vine stem and leaf stems are crafted of 18Kt Rose gold, with the Repose' style engraved leaves are 18Kt Yellow gold, and the berry caps are 18Kt White gold. The brooch pin has a slide closure. The piece is hand engraved M. BUCCELLATI on the vine stem back. Trademark is M. Buccellati. Identified with markings of "750 15HI". Condition is like new. Containing:
Thirty-three shared prong set round cabochon cut natural rubies, measuring 2.25 x 2.25 x 1.46mm, (depth est.) approximate total weight of 2.64ct., clarity is slightly included, medium dark, moderately strong, strongly purplish red color, (GIA stpR 6/4), cut is very good.
Thirty-one shared prong set round cabochon cut natural blue sapphires, measuring 2.25 x 2.25 x 1.46mm, (depth est.) approximate total weight of 2.48ct., clarity is moderately included, dark, strong, blue color, (GIA B 7/5), cut is very good.
Total Weight of Colored Stones 5.12ct. Total Weight of Brooch 14.50dwt
Retail Replacement Value $ 11150.00
This estate piece comes with two customized copies of the Walter Bauman Jewelers appraisal, available upon request.
Color:Gold. Main Stone:Ruby Main Stone Color:Red Main Stone Shape:Cabochon Main Stone Creation:Natural Main Stone Treatment:Not Enahnced Gemstone Clarity:Slightly Included Second Stone:Sapphire Customized:No Handmade:Yes Era:Retro Vintage:Yes Antique:No Features:Nickel-Free Setting Style:Prong Shape:Asymmetrical Signed:Yes Gender:Women