SIXTY-THREE DIAMONDS IN PLATINUM, a choice and perfect art deco brooch

SIXTY-THREE DIAMONDS IN PLATINUM bar brooch,
1.41 carats total, bead-set in openwork pattern, raised on a gallery;
attributed to Harry Winston

Diamonds : all are fine symmetrical well-matched full round brilliant cut (center .10ct, ten @ .03ct = .30ct, 50 @ .02ct = 1.0ct, pr @.005 = .01ct ), fine overall VS clarity F-H color

Circa : 1932-50
Length : 1-5/8" x 1/2"

Metal : platinum, with original white gold hinge, pin & safety
Weight : .237 troy oz.
Identifying marks : none found

Provenance : By family tradition, custom made by Harry Winston to replace a lost Art Deco bar brooch, an attribution supported by the quality of the materials and precision of craftsmanship.

American jeweller Harry Winston (1896-1978) founded Harry Winston Inc. in 1932 in New York City. Over the course of his dazzling career, Winston handled some of the world’s most famous diamonds, coloured gemstones and pieces of fine jewellery, earning himself a reputation as the ‘King of Diamonds’ and 'Jeweller to the Stars'-- Collecting Guide, Christies

# rk 24001............................................................................... $ 1,850.