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Diamond, Emerald, Gold Brooch, Georg Jensen & Wendel A/S
The brooch features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, enhanced by round-shaped emeralds weighing a total of approximately 0.45 carat, set in 18k gold, stamped GJ&W for Georg Jensen & Wendel A/S, circa 1950. Gross weight 24.50 grams.
Dimensions: 2 inches x 2 inches

Property of a Philadelphia Collector

Note: Antique and vintage gold jewelry by Georg Jensen is relatively rare. Almost all jewelry made by the firm is designed in silver and semi-precious stones. This particular brooch bears the stamp GJ&W, for Georg Jensen & Wendel A/S, a mark used from 1945 to 1951 to denote items that were sold in the Copenhagen salon.


Condition Report*: Designer: Georg Jensen & Wendel A/S
Diamond Average Color: G-H-I
Diamond Average Clarity: VS
Diamond Shapes: Full-cut
Diamond Count: 1 - 25
Gem Type: Emerald
Gem Average Clarity: Good
Gem Shape: Round-shaped
Gem Count: 1 - 25
Overall Condition: Excellent
Notes: A rare example of Jensen gold jewelry from the late 1940's to the early 1950's. Comes with signed box.
Georg Jensen & Wendel A/S: mark used 1945-1951 on items retailed in Copenhagen

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Auction Dates
April, 2013
29th Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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