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George Headley 11 cts Diamond Brooch or Pendant
George Headley 11 cts Diamond Brooch or Pendant
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George Headley platinum and 18k white gold diamond pin with detachable clips / pendant, containing 11 carats total of diamonds, all approximately F- I color, approximately VVS-SI clarity, consisting of 2 rectangular step cut with pointed corners diamonds at approximately 1.90 cts each (VS1, G-H, 9.09mm x 5.56mm x 4.06mm and VVS2, G-H, 9.10mm x 5.53mm x 4.11mm), 2 trilliants at .77 ct each (VS2 and SI2), 32 straight and tapered baguettes and 2 kite baguettes with total weight of approximately 1.80 cts and 76 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.80 cts (VS2-SI2). The diamonds are set in a handmade platinum mounting with hinged 18k white gold clips and a separate handmade 18k white gold bar pin unit, attached by screws with two pivot rings, that converts the clips to a brooch or pendant for a necklace. 1-1/4"H x 2-3/4"W x 5/16"D including pin. 42 grams. Note: George Headley (1908-1985) got his start designing jewelry for Paul Flato in the 1930s, then opened his own store at the Hotel Bel Air in Hollywood. Headley counted numerous stars and socialites among his clients. His Kentucky farm became the Headley-Whitney Museum after his death. Exhibited: The George Headley Retrospective, Sept. 29, 2006-Jan. 7, 2007 at The Headley-Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky, published in the exhibition catalog p. 7. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Warren (Bertha) Wright, Jr., ex-Calumet Farm, Lexington, KY. See related lots 77-82 in this auction. See YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/EJshJ8llmNw
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Excellent condition.
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George Headley 11 cts Diamond Brooch or Pendant

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