Vintage 16K Gold 5 Carats Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Wreath and Leaf Brooch

A wreath of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds and fifteen elongated marquise diamonds, five carats in total, forms this mid-century brooch in two-tone gold. Fluted yellow gold bands cross the white gold wreath at intervals, and the marquises spray inward on fine gold stems in a leaf motif. The marquise cut, also called navette, is elongated with pointed ends that exaggerate the stone's spread. The open center keeps the design light for its scale, and it pins flat on a lapel or the shoulder of a coat.

Condition: Very Good

Era: Mid-Century

Metal: 16K two-tone gold (yellow and white), purity tested 16.60K

Center stone(s): 15 Diamonds, marquise cut, E/F color, VS clarity

Gemstones: Diamonds, round brilliant cut, E/F color, VS clarity

Total Diamond Weight: 5 Carats

Setting: Prong-set (marquise diamonds), pavé-set (round brilliant diamonds)

Dimensions: 2 inches length

Total weight: 23.8 grams