Belle époque Brooch With Diamonds And Sapphires In Yellow Gold And Platinum, Original J. Delatre Case

An elegant embodiment of Belle Époque refinement, this barrette brooch captivates with the balance of its design, the remarkable quality of its gemstones, and the exceptional care taken in its craftsmanship. Its base is crafted from 750/°° yellow gold (18 KT, owl hallmark), while the diamonds are set in platinum (mascaron head hallmark).

The design features an elongated shape with rounded ends, creating a particularly harmonious look; its compact and dense proportions give it a striking presence while remaining very easy to wear. This understated and timeless silhouette complements both contemporary and vintage attire.

The center is accented by a row of eight high-quality old-cut diamonds, each surrounded by a delicate border of calibrated sapphires. These sapphires are distinguished by their vivid, luminous, and perfectly uniform blue—a quality that has become rare in jewelry from this period, when sapphires often exhibit a darker hue.

The entire design is framed by a wide band of old-cut diamonds set in a pavé style. This detail is worth noting: even in this outer border, the jeweler chose genuine old-cut diamonds rather than the usual rose-cut stones typically found in secondary pavé settings on antique jewelry. This choice reflects a clear commitment to prioritizing brilliance and quality down to the finest details.

The craftsmanship reveals a very high level of skill. The settings are exquisitely delicate and perfectly highlight the stones without weighing down the design. The side and back views demonstrate the same level of precision: the openwork setting is adorned with delicate, plant-inspired friezes, evoking finely cut, stylized acanthus leaves, while the reverse reveals a perfectly engineered structure that is as elegant as it is functional. This aesthetic attention to the hidden details is one of the hallmarks of the most meticulously crafted jewelry of the Belle Époque.

Preserved in its original brown leather case signed J. Delatre, Paris, this brooch is a particularly captivating piece for connoisseurs of antique jewelry. It elegantly brings together the iconic hallmarks of the Belle Époque: the luminous contrast between platinum and yellow gold, the timeless pairing of diamonds and sapphires, and a remarkable quality of craftsmanship that makes it a piece as refined to admire as it is to wear.

Gross weight: 6.00 g

Condition: Very good condition, imperceptible micro-scratches on the metal, characteristic natural inclusions in the calibrated sapphires not visible to the naked eye, natural inclusions in the diamonds not visible to the naked eye

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Our reference: HS23289