A brooch of even better quality then expected on first sight. When looking closely one can see that the three curls on each sideof the brooch are yellow and that the center part is in red gold. Nothing special one would say and he would be right; but whatshows the high craftmanship on this doubleclip is that the complete backside of the brooch is in red gold! Antique jewelry object group: double clip Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Retro - The style now called "Retro Art" is a genre which was developed in the 1940s and 1950s in response to a need for bold, eye-catching graphics and shapes that were easy to reproduce. Style specifics: Retro Style is a recent designation for the period in the forties when large scale, stylized geometric forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in floral forms was common. Period: ca. 1940 Material: 18K tri-color (red, yellow, white) gold Extra information: Double clip - A double clip is a type of clip that can be worn as an integrated brooch or separated into 2 individual clips, for example on either side of a cleavage. Diamonds: 18 single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.36 crt. Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Total diamond weight: approx. 0.36 crt. Precious stones: 24 rubies (lab produced) (also called verneuil ruby). Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: as double clip 6,40 cm (2,52 inch) x 3,30 cm (1,30 inch); each clip 3,20 cm (1,26 inch) x 3,30 cm (1,30 inch) Weight: 25.40 gram (16.33 dwt) Reference N: 13136-0030 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry