0.48ct Emerald & 1.29ct Diamond, Platinum Brooch - Art Deco c.1930

Stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.48 carat emerald and 1.29 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique emerald and diamond bar brooch has been crafted in platinum. The feature 0.48 carat, square step cut, natural emerald is displayed to the centre of the Art Deco design in a subtly raised rectangular collet setting with millegrain decorated borders. The two parallel rows which form the body of linear brooch are ornamented with well colour matched, eight-cut diamonds at either side of the feature emerald. The arrangement terminates at each end with a geometric pierced decorated Art Deco design ornamented with further eight-cut diamonds. All the borders around the pierced frame are embellished with fine quality millegrain decoration. This fine example of original 1930's jewellery secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clip style fastening. The antique brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. This antique brooch is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation case which has a satin and velvet lined interior. The retailer's mark P Laidlaw, Jeweller, 106 High Street, Perth is clearly marked to the interior of the lid. This emerald brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton Xl2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. 'Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.' Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Emerald Quality Colour Natural Cut Square step Content 0.48 carat Dimensions 4.31mm x 3.90mm x 2.92mm Diamond Quality Colour H Clarity Si 2 Cut Eight-cut Content 1.29 carats Dimensions Length of brooch 4.8cm/1.88" Width across setting 6.8mm/0.26" Height of setting 3.74mm/0.14" Weight 5.53 grams