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Elizabeth Locke Micromosaic, Cultured Pearl, Gold Brooch. ...
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$2,625.00
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Description
Elizabeth Locke Micromosaic, Cultured Pearl, Gold BroochPearls: South Sea cultured pearls measuring 9.50 x 10.00 mm - 10.00 x 11.00 mm; cultured pearls measuring 4.00 mm
Element: Micromosaic
Gold: 18k gold
Marked: £ for Elizabeth Locke
Gross Weight: 31.40 grams
Dimensions: 2-3/8 inches x 2-1/4 inches
Estate gift of Beverly Hudgins Ray, Dallas, Texas; Proceeds of the sale of this lot to benefit North Texas Community Foundation and North Texas nonprofits.
Condition Report*:
Pearls:
Pearl: 1
Type: South Sea
Shape: Near Round
Color: White
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Good
Surface: Blemished
Count: 4
Size: 9.50 x 10.00 mm - 10.00 x 11.00 mm
Pearl: 2
Type: Akoya
Shape: Near Round
Color: White
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Fine
Surface: Slightly Blemished
Count: 4
Size: 4.00 mm
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Turn heads with this striking, fashion-forward brooch—an artistic tribute to the grandeur of the ancient Coliseum. Sculpted in richly hued, hammered 18k yellow gold, it has texture, depth, and undeniable presence. More than just an accessory, it’s a statement of style and culture—a wearable sculpture that invites admiration and sparks conversation. The brooch has a hinged two-pronged clip on the reverse. Marked £ for Elizabeth Locke and 18K.
Elizabeth Locke: Elizabeth Locke spent her childhood in the Shenandoah Valley, obtained a degree in Modern Italian Literature begun at Duke and completed at the University of Florence, and spent six years as a contributing editor of Town & Country magazine. Pearl: 1
Type: South Sea
Shape: Near Round
Color: White
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Good
Surface: Blemished
Count: 4
Size: 9.50 x 10.00 mm - 10.00 x 11.00 mm
Pearl: 2
Type: Akoya
Shape: Near Round
Color: White
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Fine
Surface: Slightly Blemished
Count: 4
Size: 4.00 mm
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Turn heads with this striking, fashion-forward brooch—an artistic tribute to the grandeur of the ancient Coliseum. Sculpted in richly hued, hammered 18k yellow gold, it has texture, depth, and undeniable presence. More than just an accessory, it’s a statement of style and culture—a wearable sculpture that invites admiration and sparks conversation. The brooch has a hinged two-pronged clip on the reverse. Marked £ for Elizabeth Locke and 18K.
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Auction Info
2025 October 23 The Estate of Beverly Hudgins Ray, Dallas, Texas Jewelry Showcase Auction #23218 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2025
23rd
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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