Labradorite and diamond brooch, Sterlé, 1960s

Designed as a stylised bird in flight, the body set with carved labradorite, the wings set with textured yellow gold, single-, circular-, and brilliant-cut diamonds, the tail of yellow gold fringes, cheveu d'ange, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, unsigned, French assay and maker's marks.

Cf: Viviane Jutheau, Sterlé Joaillier Paris, Paris, 1990, for further examples of bird brooches by Sterlé.

French assay marks for gold and platinum, stamped Pt 950 for platinum and 750 forl gold. Maker's marks for Sterlé. Total diamond weight approximately 2.00 carats, G-I colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Good brilliance. Minor signs of wear, scratches to metal consistent with use. In good condition.
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