Go Back to Upcoming Lots18k and 22k gold balangandan and brooch
Article
1132489Location
North Carolina, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
February 11, 2025Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetDimensions
Brooch Diameter: 1-7/8 inMaterial
18k Rose Gold, 18k Yellow Gold, 22k Yellow GoldGross Weight
71.7 gGemstone
Diamond, Garnet, Tiger's EyeGender
WomenMotif
Aztec, BirdsDescription
18k and 22k gold set featuring a brooch and balangandan. The Aztec motif brooch is unstamped, with the border testing as 18k rose gold and the center as 22k yellow gold, measuring 1-7/8 in. in diameter. The balangandan, stamped "750K Gerson, Bahia," features opposing birds with single cut diamond eyes, suspending nine charms, including fruit, fish with garnet eyes, a carved tiger's eye figa, and vessel charms. The balangandan tests as 22k yellow gold and is accompanied by an associated chain stamped "750," made of 18k yellow gold, measuring 19-1/2 in. The balangandan measures 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 in. Total gross weight 71.7 g.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Private Collection of John WilliamsStarting Bid: $2,000
Estimates: $4,000 – $6,000
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