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Vintage gold leaf pin with white pearls and diamond accents, yellow gold and platinum
Gold and diamond vintage pin with small pearl clusters on white shirt collar
Vintage gold leaf pin with white pearls and diamond accents, yellow gold and platinum
Gold and diamond vintage pin with small pearl clusters on white shirt collar

C. 1930 Vintage .18 ct. t.w. Diamond and 3mm Cultured Pearl Pin in 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum

$4,495
C. 1930. Bright with Art Deco-era opulence and exquisite details, this lofty pin from our Estate collection is a true showpiece. A lustrous …

Item 243285

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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The deeper story

Visually Speaking

Specific elements mark the Asian influence in Art Deco jewelry: jade, coral, lacquer, and carved rock crystal from Chinese, Japanese, and Indian decorative traditions. These are set alongside Western diamonds and platinum in material combinations that the period's expanding global trade made newly available.

A Storied Heritage

The diamonds that reached Indian royal courts from the Krishna and Godavari alluvial deposits were uncut. They were used as talismans and set in their natural crystal form because the technology for faceting diamond did not develop until the 15th century in Europe. The shift from rough to faceted changed how diamond's optical properties were expressed, and with it, how the stone was understood and valued.

Quality & Value

A Safety Hook clasp supports long-term wear on jewelry with real value. Its locking redundancy helps protect high-value or heirloom pieces, especially those intended to be worn across generations.

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