Worldly Delights: Fine Jewels, Art, & Decorations
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Lot 70
Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold & Diamond Bee Pin
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
Herbert Rosenthal (American, 20th c.) 18k yellow gold diamond bee pin or brooch. With a folding and locking pin closure, etched wings, and a cluster of 19 prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds along the body of the bee. With a recent appraisal and a velvet-lined case. Rosenthal was at the forefront of the creation of bee pins when insect designs became popular in the 1960s. He became the exclusive designer for bee pins for Tiffany & Co.
Length: 21 mm. Weight: 5.9 g. Total weight of diamonds (approx.): .75ct
Length: 21 mm. Weight: 5.9 g. Total weight of diamonds (approx.): .75ct
Condition
The pin is in good condition and the pin is in working order. The gold body of the pin has a strong orange coloration, though this may be original to the piece. The diamonds measure 1.8 mm to 3 mm; total weight of .75 ct; good proportions and finish; color of F to G; clarity of VS-1 to VS-2.
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