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An emerald and diamond brooch, 1960s
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  • An emerald and diamond brooch
Of stylised foliate design, centring on a drop-shaped cabochon Colombian emerald weighing 39.11 carats, within a surround of marquise-, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, 1960s, signed VCA and numbered CS6572, mounted...
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Of stylised foliate design, centring on a drop-shaped cabochon Colombian emerald weighing 39.11 carats, within a surround of marquise-, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, 1960s, signed VCA and numbered CS6572, mounted in platinum. Total diamond weight approximately 16.25cts. Length: 6.4cm

Accompanied by a certificate from SSEF stating that the emerald is 39.11 carats and of Colombian origin, with moderate amount of oil in fissures.

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few inspirations have been as prolifically reinvented as those around floral and foliate motifs. The 1960s saw a decided move away from the many bejewelled floral bouquets of the 1950s which, whilst stylised, on the whole retained the recognisable forms of flowers or leaves. This brooch is no definable floral derivative and yet its homage is unmissable. The smooth polished curves of the 39.11 carat Colombian emerald embellished by a diamond surround that displays two other themes found in 1960s jewellery design - asymmetry and the use of marquise- and baguette-shaped diamonds to create textured and angular accents.

The video shows the play of light created by these features in day light and in artificial light - showing how the jewel changes character from day to night but how surprisingly bright the emerald remains.
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