"A magnificent 18k yellow gold brooch featuring a spectacular display of natural emeralds in a Georgian-inspired design.

This exquisite brooch is a true testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic vision of the Georgian era, a period renowned for its opulent and intricate jewelry creations. Crafted from the finest 18k yellow gold, the brooch showcases a timeless and elegant aesthetic that seamlessly blends traditional elements with a modern sensibility.

Item Description

size: 65mm x 64mm
weight: 25 grams
gemstone:
Natural untreated Emerald - Approx. 5.0ctw, largest emerald is roughly 1.00ct
Material: 18k yellow gold

Similar brooch and earrings set that sold for $4,000 by freeman's auction: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/102062475_georgian-yellow-gold-and-emerald-set

Similar Pair of earrings sold for $3500 in brunk auctions:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/116679550_georgian-gold-and-emerald-earrings

Similar pendant offered by Fortuna auctions in 2021 starting at $ 15,000:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/114550582_georgian-ornate-emerald-bow-brooch

By looking through the book, "Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830" by Dawes & Collings, the emeralds could be either Spanish or Portuguese (which makes sense with the South American colonies at the time). See more on page 109 of the same book. This lovely piece is circa 1750-1770.

See lot 21, Christie's "Antique and Period Jewels" sale, 2/12/1981In 1980, Marguerite Loeb McBey donated a group of similar jewelry to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Items were highlighted in an exhibition titled "The Eighteenth-Century Woman, An Exhibition at the Costume Institute, December 12, 1981." To view Marguerite McBey's collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art please visit: https://www.metmuseum.org/search-results#!/search?q=marguerite%20mcbey&orderByCountDesc=true&page=1

Estimate

$3,500 - $5,000