Massive brooch with elaborate diamond and ruby setting: "Bird of Paradise"

Article number: VP4565

This piece of jewelry comes with a GLA certificate of authenticity.

Estimated value according to appraisal: 10,000 euros

 The finest details at a glance:

• Material: Yellow and white gold 750 (18 carat)
• Manufacturer's mark: Dorotheum, Vienna
• Production period: 1975–2010
• Gems:
  • 1 diamond (marquise cut)
  • 1 emerald (faceted pear cut)
  • 103 pink-red rubies (faceted round cut, approx. 4.40 ct, of which 3 are damaged)
  • 3 synthetic rubies
  • 93 diamonds (octagonal cut, approx. 1.85 ct, 6 of which are damaged, high color (GH), medium (si) to low (P1-P3) clarity, modern/good cut)
• Versions: Prong and bead settings
• Total weight: 32.13 grams
• Length: 11.5 cm. 
• Width: 3 cm. 

This extraordinary brooch made of yellow and white gold (750 fineness) is a masterpiece by the renowned Viennese company Dorotheum and was crafted between 1975 and 2010. The brooch impresses with its opulent design and the use of a variety of gemstones. At the center of the piece is a fascinating marquise-cut diamond, accompanied by a faceted pear-cut emerald. A total of 103 faceted round-cut pink-red rubies with a total weight of approximately 4.40 carats (three of which are slightly damaged) and three synthetic rubies give the brooch an intense brilliance of color. The design is complemented by 93 octagonal-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.85 carats (six of which are slightly damaged), set in prong and bead settings. The diamonds impress with their high color grade and medium to low clarity, while their modern, good cut emphasizes their brilliance. With a total weight of 32.13 grams, this brooch is an impressive piece of jewelry that combines elegance and luxury. Its estimated value is approximately 10,000 euros.

An opulent and luxurious piece of jewelry that perfectly showcases Dorotheum craftsmanship!