A rare and deeply evocative Art Deco sweetheart brooch, made in platinum and gold to commemorate service in the Royal Air Force. Sweetheart brooches were given by servicemen to their loved ones during the First and Second World Wars as tokens of devotion and pride, and this example is among the finest we have encountered. The diamond-set wings spread with elegant Art Deco geometry, crowned by an enamel and diamond coronet, with an estimated 1.1 carats of diamonds throughout. The combination of platinum, gold, and enamel is quintessentially Art Deco in its precision and restraint. A piece of genuine historical significance as well as exceptional beauty.

The Details

• Circa: 1930
• Weight: 7.3g
• Dimensions: 5.7 × 2cm
• Estimated total diamond weight: 1.1 carats
• Metals: Platinum and gold
• Style: Art Deco RAF sweetheart brooch