14 karat yellow and white gold
USA, circa 1940
44 round, faceted rubies ranging 0.01 – 0.04 ct. each, estimated total weight: 1.10 ct.
7 single cut diamonds averaging 0.01 ct. each, estimated total weight: 0.07 ct.
Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 3 ¼ in. (5.39 x 9.52 cm)
Total weight: 15.1 dwt, 23.6 g
Good condition

This gleaming fourteen karat yellow gold brooch consists of a starry hemisphere inlaid with diamonds and rubies with a semi-circular spray of widening rays dotted with rubies at the ends. The Retro brooch also offers the versatility of being worn as a pendant and features forty four round, faceted rubies ranging in size from 0.01 to 0.04 carats each, totaling an estimated weight of 1.10 carats. There are also seven single cut diamonds, averaging 0.01 carats each, with an estimated total weight of 0.07 carats. The brooch is in good condition with the pin in working order and wear commensurate with age.