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Retro 14K Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Comet Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1940 item# 889483
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A fine Retro comet brooch worked in 14K yellow gold and set with diamonds and blue sapphires. The comet's head and a portion of the tail are saw-pierced, a treatment that considerably lightens a design that would otherwise be too massive. The center of the brooch is set with a marquise-shaped plaque worked in white gold and bead-set with round brilliant- and single-cut diamonds. The plaque is surrounded by a cluster of prong-set round brilliant-cut sapphires. The diamonds are estimated at J color, SI clarity. The sapphires have a slightly violetish-blue color, with strong saturation, moderate tone, and very good brilliance. Comet jewelry has been popular for hundreds of years, and usually become fashionable whenever a particularly notable comet passes close to Earth. The back is marked "14K" and has an unknown maker's mark. Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-5/16" x 1-7/8". Weight: 18.9 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .6 carat; sapphire, 2.0 carats.

Retro 18K Platinum Diamond Ruby Mesh Buckle Bracelet Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1940 item# 833430
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An outstanding Retro 18K yellow, rose and white gold mesh buckle bracelet generously set with diamonds and rubies. The bracelet is constructed of alternating bands of rose and yellow gold mesh, creating a striped effect. The rose gold buckle is pave-set with old European cut diamonds in platinum and is enhanced with a graduated row of calibre-cut rubies. The pointed tip of the bracelet is channel-set with square cut rubies. All the stones are of fine quality; the diamonds are estimated at SI1 clarity and H color and the rubies have intense coloring and excellent clarity. The clasp is secured with a double safety mechanism. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold and platinum. Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 8-3/4" long. Weight: 81.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.28 carats; ruby, 2.18 carats.

Retro 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Cherry Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 812145
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A wonderful Retro brooch worked in 14K yellow gold and set with rubies. The brooch is in the shape of a pair of fully three-dimensional cherries suspended from stems attached to a twig and flanked with a pair of leaves. Figural designs in the Retro period are most uncommon. The leaves are nicely detailed with serrated edges and veining. The cherries are pave-set with mixed-cut rubies. The rubies have fine clarity and intense color, without the pinkish cast frequently seen in rubies in Retro pieces. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp marked “14K”. Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 3-3/16” x 1-7/8”. Weight: 28.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 3.04 carats.

Retro 14K, Diamond & Ruby Mesh Buckle Ring Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1940 item# 778239
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A classic Retro buckle ring, the shank formed from flat mesh links in a brick-work pattern and the buckle set with rubies and diamonds. This style was used frequently for bracelets, but is somewhat more uncommon for rings. Though it’s rather wide, the shank is very comfortable to wear because of its flexibility. The buckle, worked in white gold, is set with old European cut diamonds and the “tongue” is channel-set with square-cut rubies. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold. Origin: America, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: shank, 3/8” wide; buckle, 5/8” wide. Finger Size: 6-3/4. Weight: 7.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .25 carat; ruby, .2 carat.

Retro 14K Yellow & Rose Gold & Ruby Floral Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 709584
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A lovely Retro floral brooch worked in 14K rose and yellow gold and set with round brilliant cut rubies. The flower petals are scalloped along the edges are delicately for a ruffled for a more realistic appearance. The center of each flower is studded with prong-set rubies. The back of the brooch is marked “14K”. Origin: America, ca. 1948. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-1/8” x 1-5/16”. Weight: 11.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .8 carat.

Patek Philippe 18K Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ship Pin Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 704867
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A magnificent Retro brooch in the form of a galleon or caravel by famed Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe & Co. The pin is extraordinarily heavy and is set with the finest quality gemstones. The masts are topped with flags set with brilliant round-cut diamonds and square-cut rubies. The portholes along the side of the ship are studded with channel-set rectangular cut blue sapphires, and the ship cuts through platinum waves set with additional round diamonds. The gemstones are separated by the wide expanses of gold sails that give the brooch the chunky quality typical of fine Retro jewels. The quality of workmanship is everything that would be expected from the world’s finest watchmaker. The back of the brooch has the double-prong “coat clip” or “fur clip” pinstems that ensure that the piece is affixed securely. The back is marked “Patek Philippe & Co. Genève”. Tested and guaranteed platinum and 18K gold. Origin: Switzerland, ca. 1948. Condition: mint. Size: 2-1/16” x 2-1/8”. Weight: 31.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .82 carat; ruby, .53 carat; sapphire, 1.04 carat.

Retro 14K Gold, Diamond & Ruby Floral Earrings Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 700111
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A pretty pair of Retro 14K yellow gold earrings in the form of flower blossoms. The stamens are represented by cabochon rubies and the pistils are round brilliant-cut diamonds. The backs have posts with early omega clips for added security (posts could easily be removed, if preferred). The gold petals curl over the stones slightly for a rather realistic effect. Tested and guaranteed 14K. Origin: America, ca. 1945. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 5/8” diameter. Weight: 8.25 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.44 carats; ruby, .6 carat.

Retro 14K Gold, Citrine & Ruby Ring Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 697523
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A very nice Retro Moderne 14K yellow gold ring set with an imposing 23.2-carat lemon yellow emerald cut citrine flanked by four natural ruby cabochons. The split shank with a cage setting grasps the citrine only at the corners, so the entire surface of the ring appears to be solid gemstone. Tested and guaranteed 14K. Origin: America, ca. 1945. Condition: excellent, all original. Finger Size: 8-1/2. Size: citrine, 19mm x 11mm. Weight: 13.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: citrine, 23.2 carats; ruby, 1.16 carats.

Retro 14K Tri-Color Gold, Tourmaline & Pearl Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 668461
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An elegant 14K rose and yellow gold bow brooch featuring a “knot” invisibly-set calibre-cut green tourmalines. The brooch is also accented with a pair of pearls set in white gold. The tourmalines have very fine bright coloring. The golden bow is worked in both a polished surface and a micro-beaded finish. The latter is a technically difficult texture to achieve and shows the hand of a master jeweler. The back of the pin is marked “RMU” and “585” for 14K gold. The back retains the original trombone clasp. Origin: Europe, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-3/8” x 1-1/4”. Weight: 11.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .76 carat.

Retro 14K Gold Carved Jade & Rock Crystal Floral Brooch Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950 item# 668457
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A beautiful and rare Retro 14K yellow and white gold floral brooch featuring carved jadeite leaves and a carved rock crystal blossom. The rock crystal has an opalescent quality that appears much like moonstone. Both the front and back surfaces are finely engraved to suggest floral textures. The jade is brightly colored and contrasts nicely with the golden stems and leaves. The back is marked “14K”. Carved gemstone floral pins are quite uncommon. Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-11/16” x 1-1/4”. Weight: 12.0 grams.

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