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Retro Bejeweled
Gold Brooch/Pendant
Invt. No. 20-
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This exquisite brooch/pendant was created during the Retro jewelry period, 1935 – 1945 and is still housed in its original black silk box with a cream color velvet interior. The brooch/pendant jewelry creation was first worn in 1895 and then experienced a rebirth in the 1940’s. This brooch/pendant comes with an appraisal. The 14k yellow gold brooch/pendant weighs 25.2 dwt. The center .31 diamond is an old mine cut set in white gold. The color of the diamond is H and the clarity is VS1. There are 83 round faceted rubies and five Akoya pearls. The pearls are 2.5mm with good luster and are cream to white rose in color. The retro flower brooch/pendant is 2 ¾” in diameter. The back of the brooch/pendant has a J hook to create the pendant. In 2008, this brooch/pendant was appraised for $5,800.