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Vintage 1960s Turquoise and Diamond Fantasy Creature Brooch by Erwin Pearl

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50-1-11434

$5,750.00
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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

Born in Austria, Erwin Pearl came to the United States with his uncle after WWII where he studied jewelry design, became a highly skilled diamond cutter, and founded his jewelry company in 1952. For five successive years, Erwin won first place at the prestigious Diamond International Award in London and, although he later became known for his stylish costume jewelry, he started out designing exquisite pieces fashioned with precious stones and metals. This extraordinary brooch is such a piece. With its sculptural wings stretched wide and sparkling with round brilliant-cut diamonds, a fantastical creature takes hold of a glistening 2.50 carat bright blue cabochon turquoise, creating a distinctive shape punctuated by color and light. As one of Erwin's earlier pieces (c. 1960), it is a rare collectible and intriguing conversation piece. Total diamond weight, .55 carat. Crafted in 18K yellow gold (18K white gold used for diamond settings).

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Karat White Gold - Diamond Settings
Length:
1 3/4 Inch
Width:
2 3/8 Inch
Height:
1/2 Inch
Gram Weight:
33.6 Grams
Maker:
Erwin Pearl
Center Turquoise details
Cut/Shape:
Oval Cabochon Cut
Color:
Greenish Blue
Carat Weight:
2.50 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
10.08 x 7.90 x 4.86 mm
Additional Details Additional Gem Details

12 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:
0.55 carat Because mountings prohibit full and accurate observation of gem quality and weight, all data pertaining to mounted gems can be considered as approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate (AGL, EGL, GIA). Unless otherwise stated, all colored stones and pearls are assumed to be subject to a relatively stable and possibly undetected color and/or clarity enhancement.
Measurements:
2.20-2.50 mm
Color:
H-I-J
Clarity:
VS-SI
Total Diamond Carat Weight:
0.55
Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:
2.50

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