Whimsical dog brooch, circa 1950 – A delight for the mid-century collector
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A charming and amusing vintage brooch from 1950s Portugal, capturing the whimsy and charm of an adorable dog nestled in its kennel. Made of high-carat yellow gold with white gold or platinum details, it is adorned with sparkling gemstones arranged in a design that is both playful and refined. Such an enchanting piece that you will be captivated from the very first touch. Its intricate craftsmanship and imaginative composition make this brooch a perfect example of mid-century art, combining humor and exceptional quality. Ideal for collectors, men and women, who appreciate unique and quality vintage jewelry, full of charm and rich in history.
Object group of antique jewelry
brooch
Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Portugal
Style
1950s vintage (20th century)
See also: Fifties (20th century)
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Style specifics
This type of jewelry is very specific to the fifties of the 20th century. All sorts of animals served as a source of inspiration for goldsmiths. Made in gold and adorned with enamel and gemstones, they were often the result of their meticulous, clever, and charming work.
Period
around 1950
Events and facts from this era, poetry from this era, fashion from this era.
Theme
An adorable little dog looks at us kindly from its kennel.
Material
The grade is 19.2K or even 20K; further explanations can be found later in the text under hallmark information.
yellow and white gold or platinum (tested with touchstone)
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Diamonds
52 brilliant-cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.60 ct, color and clarity G/I, vs/si
- When we provide the weights, color grades, and clarity of the diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove the diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.
- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewelry are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.
- We do not sell synthetic (lab-grown) diamonds.
Gemstones
Nine rubies
39 sapphires. We have not checked whether the sapphires were handmade, as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. At that time, both natural and handmade sapphires were used, more for their properties than for their intrinsic value.
Two emeralds
It is very common to treat gemstones to enhance their clarity or color. The item in question has not been tested for this.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or stone of the month) for April, ruby for July, sapphire for September, and emerald for May.
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Characteristics
Hallmark for Lisbon after 1938: a rooster facing right and a hallmark resembling a dog's head (possibly a labrador) for Lisbon, indicating a standard of 800 or 833, equivalent to 19.2 carats or 20 carats.
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Dimensions
3.27 cm (1.29 inch) x 3.88 cm (1.53 inch)
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Weight
12.70 grams (8.17 dwt)
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Référence 58 Facettes : 9807301935433
SKU : 24344-0247
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