Circa 1940’s, this 18k yellow gold, sapphire and diamond clip by Van Cleef and Arpels virtually epitomizes the Retro period of jewelry that began following the start of WWII, after the art deco aesthetic of the 20’s and 30’s had come to an end. Platinum was used towards the war efforts, and yellow gold became popular in a period of design that began the less-is-more philosophy. This beautiful clip brooch features 3.00cts of blue sapphires, all square-cut and radiating out like a section of the sun from a gorgeous 2.00ct oval shaped diamond, accented by 1.10ctw of round diamonds. This is a brooch for anyone’s collection of fine sapphire jewelry.
18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Clip Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, NY
Jewelry Information Brand, Seller, or Collection Name The Natural Sapphire Company Metal stamp 18k Metal Yellow gold Gem Type Diamond, Sapphire Setting Other type Total metal weight 1.04 Ounces Number of stones 77 Stone Weight 2 carats, 1.10 carats, 3 carats Diamond Information Stone shape Oval Minimum color White Minimum clarity Lightly Included (SI2, SI1) Cut mixed brilliant Minimum Total Carat Weight 3.10 carats Stone Creation Method Natural Stone Treatment Method Not treated Sapphire Information Stone shape Round Minimum color Blue Minimum clarity Very Slightly Included (VS1, VS2) Cut emerald cut Stone Weight 1.10 carats Stone Creation Method Natural Stone Treatment Method Not treated
This is a brooch made by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1928. At the height of Art Deco, it must have been an unusual design at the time to choose an orchid, which was one of the icons of the Art Nouveau period. The Art Deco features of this piece are the platinum setting with different cut diamonds: brilliant, pave, and baguette. The brooch is displayed at the Cooper-Hewitt.
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