18k Gold Sapphire and Coral Clip Brooch

Article
1172241Location
California, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Date
July 22, 2025 - July 23, 2025Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
BroochBrand
MarchakYear of Production
1960Dimensions
Length: 2 in, Width: 1 1/8 inMaterial
18k GoldGross Weight
10.8 gGemstone
Sapphire, CoralGender
WomenMotif
BirdType
ClipDescription
18k gold clip brooch by Marchak, circa 1960, designed as a perched bird composed of round and oval cabochon sapphires (round approx. 5.65 mm, oval approx. 11.3 × 9.3 × 5.3 mm) of blue to slightly violetish blue hue, perched atop a grape vine with a red coral branch and articulated gold grape clusters. Signed Marchak with serial number, partial maker’s mark, French assay marks. Measures 2 × 1 1/8 in, gross weight 10.80 g.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Property of a Southern California collectorEstimates: $2,000 – $3,000
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