Details
Designed as a flower, round diamonds, green enamel, 18k white gold and platinum, maker's mark, numbered

Diamonds: approximately 300 round with approximate total weight of 9.50 - 10.00 carats

Size/Dimensions: 6.0 x 5.7 cm (23⁄8 x 21⁄4 in)
Gross Weight: 45.7 grams
Literature
Cf. Y. Markowiz and E. Hamilton, Oscar Heyman: The Jewelers' Jeweler, MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2007, p. 54
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Lot Essay

First introduced in 1934, the gardenia brooch by Oscar Heyman & Brothers has become the firm’s true icon over the decades. Featuring a meticulously set diamond blossom paired with rich green enamel leaves, the brooch gained wide popularity, inspiring the firm to craft other exquisite floral designs such as orchids, lilies of the valley and pansies. To this day, the design remains coveted by contemporary icons, frequently celebrated on red carpets as a symbol of enduring elegance.

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