{"product_id":"interbellum-bee-brooch-with-diamonds-and-ruby-in-gold-and-silver","title":"Interbellum Bee Brooch with Diamonds and Ruby in Gold and Silver ","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e A charming Interbellum bee brooch, circa 1930, its lively form picked out in yellow gold and silver with rose cut and single cut diamonds, centered by a vivid ruby. The wings are finely shaped and light in appearance, while the striped body and delicate legs give the piece real character. A small jewel with wit and presence, carrying the bee’s old associations with industry, devotion and sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eJewellery Type\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e brooch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e very good condition\u003cbr\u003emore info on our condition scale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlthough the jewel bears French hallmarks, its exact origin is unknown. For an explanation, see the section on hallmarks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Interbellum - The interwar period (1918-1939) is understood, within recent Western culture, to be the period between the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Second World War. This is also called the period between the wars or interbellum. \u003cbr\u003eSee also: Interbellum\u003cbr\u003emore info on styles \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eStyle specifics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The Interbellum is the period between the two World Wars and one can recognize a transition from the Art Deco style to the Retro style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ca. 1930\u003cbr\u003eEvents \u0026amp; facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eSource of inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Mother Nature \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eTheme\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBee. Across many cultures, the bee has been associated with sacred power, kingship, immortality, diligence, and tireless effort. In antiquity it appeared in connection with the divine and the afterlife, while in heraldry it came to symbolize industry and devoted labour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e 18K \u003cbr\u003eyellow gold and silver (touchstone tested)\u003cbr\u003emore info on precious metals \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eDiamonds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 33 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8\/8) with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct color and clarity I\/K,  vs\/i \u003cbr\u003e  50 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds  which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts. \u003cbr\u003e  - When we provide weights, color grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003ePrecious stones\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e One ruby with an estimated weight of ± 0.32ct \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. \u003cbr\u003eIt is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or color. The item in question has not been tested in this regard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eBirthstones\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.\u003cbr\u003emore info on birthstones \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe jewel bears the French swan mark for silver and the owl mark for 18 carat gold. These marks do not prove that the jewel was made in France. Rather, they indicate that precious metal parts of foreign or uncertain origin were submitted to the French assay authorities for control. In other words, the marks point to French control, not necessarily to French manufacture.\u003cbr\u003eMore info on hallmarks  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2.73 cm (1.07 inch) x 3.60 cm (1.42 inch) \u003cbr\u003esee picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8.30 grams (5.34 dwt) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cb\u003eAdin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Adin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54059838996809,"sku":"26050-0263","price":9250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/mp_34255_0.jpg?v=1774077315","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/interbellum-bee-brooch-with-diamonds-and-ruby-in-gold-and-silver","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}