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Brutalist Opal and Diamond Brooch

Name: Brutalist Opal and Diamond Brooch
Brand: Lang Collection
SKU: 50-1-11305
Price: 2950.00 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU

50-1-11305

$2,950.00

ABOUT THIS BROOCH

According to Merriam-Webster, the Brutalist architecture that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s "...is characterized by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design." When translated to jewelry, it results in a distinctive mixture of shapes, textures, and dimensions, often punctuated with colorful gemstones--and decorative design is not neglected. This singular 1960s brooch displays all of these. Deeply textured overlapping rectangles are accented with bright rays of high-polish gold, and brightened by five opals aglow with intense iridescent hues of green, orange, blue, yellow, and red, while a sprinkling of six scintillating round brilliant-cut diamonds adds sparks of light. A striking structure indeed. Total diamond weight - .55 carat, total opal weight - 3.50 carats. A wonderful work of wearable art, crafted in 14K gold.

Details

Materials:

14 Karat Yellow Gold

Length:

1 5/8 Inch

Width:

2 5/16 Inch

Height:

3/16 Inch

Gram Weight:

17.6 Grams

Center Opal details

Cut/Shape:

Oval Cabochon Cut

Type:

Semi Crystal

Carat Weight:

Measurements:

9.91 x 7.85 x 2.70 mm
10.07 x 7.71 x 2.70 mm
10.30 x 7.79 x 2.70 mm

Country of Origin:

Australia

Additional Details Additional Gem Details

6 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Carat Weight:

Measurements:

2.70-3.80 mm

Color:

H-I-J

Clarity:

Total Diamond Carat Weight:

0.55

2 Oval Cabochon Cut Crystal/White Opals

Type:

Crystal/White

Measurements:

5.90 x 3.40 x 2.09 mm
6.30 x 4.39 x 2.17 mm

2 Oval Cabochon Cut Crystal/White Opals

Type:

Crystal/White

Measurements:

5.90 x 3.40 x 2.09 mm
6.30 x 4.39 x 2.17 mm

Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:

3.50

About Vintage Jewelry

Like fine wine, fine jewelry also has a “vintage”—the design period or era from which it hails. Victorian or Edwardian, Art Deco or Retro, each piece in our collection has its own special pedigree. But just because one era ended and another began, it doesn’t mean that creative jewelry makers simply forgot the lessons of the past! Many of the jewels in our cases refuse to conform to a single design period, either by striking out on their own or showing the transition from one era to the next. When such daring dazzlers are over one hundred years old, they’re generally grouped in the antique category. Anything younger than that, but still made before 1970, fits the vintage label. Every iconic era yields both singular and transitional pieces, like the ones we’ve assembled here. Follow the link at the end of each section for more about the aesthetics and history of the period.

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Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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