LOT #71023 |
Starting Bid: $1,500
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond, Multi-Stone, Cultured Pearl, Gold Brooches. ... (Total: 3 Items)
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Description
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond, Multi-Stone, Cultured Pearl, Gold BroochesStones: Full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat; round-shaped emeralds weighing a total of approximately 0.40 carats; round-shaped rubies weighing a total of approximately 0.05 carat
Pearls: Cultured pearls measuring 2.00 mm
Metal: 18k gold
Marked: for Herbert Rosenthal
Gross Weight: 13.90 grams
Dimensions: 7/8 inch x 11/16 inch to 15/16 inch x 13/16 inch
More information about Herbert Rosenthal. See also: Rosenthal, Herbert Artist.
Estimate: $3,000 - up.
Condition Report*:
Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: SI
Shape(s): Full-cut
Count: 1 - 25
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Emerald, Ruby
Shape(s): Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Pearls:
Pearl: 1
Type: Akoya
Shape: Round
Color: Silver
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Good
Surface: Blemished
Count: 15
Size: 2.00 mm
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: A delightful trio of bee brooches from Herbert Rosenthal; each bee is marked 18k and for Herbert Rosenthal on the underside of the wings. One features a body fully adorned with full-cut diamonds, another features cultured pearls with a central full-cut diamond, and the third displays alternating rows of round-shaped emeralds and full-cut diamonds.
Herbert Rosenthal: Herbert Rosenthal was a New York-based designer best known for his bee brooches, which are now valuable collectors’ items. At one time, he was the exclusive bee brooch designer for Tiffany & Co., and he became well known for his superior craftsmanship for this particular niche in the industry. Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: SI
Shape(s): Full-cut
Count: 1 - 25
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Emerald, Ruby
Shape(s): Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Pearls:
Pearl: 1
Type: Akoya
Shape: Round
Color: Silver
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Good
Surface: Blemished
Count: 15
Size: 2.00 mm
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: A delightful trio of bee brooches from Herbert Rosenthal; each bee is marked 18k and for Herbert Rosenthal on the underside of the wings. One features a body fully adorned with full-cut diamonds, another features cultured pearls with a central full-cut diamond, and the third displays alternating rows of round-shaped emeralds and full-cut diamonds.
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Auction Info
Tuesday Jewel Box Select Auction #172548 (go to Auction Home page)
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Auction Dates
December
2nd
Tuesday
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