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Neil Aird © 1982
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“Kyoto” Brooch, hand fabricated in Sterling silver (925/1000), eighteen karat yellow and green golds (750/1000) and etched Niobium/Aluminiun laminate, anodised a golden colour, set with 0.90 carat (approx) emerald cut - Clarity: Flawless, Californian Tourmaline of Olive colour - Hue: Yellow Green, 8.0mm x 4.0mm x 3.5mm deep. Tone: Medium. Intensity: Medium. Proportions: Very good. Brilliancy: Very good. Finish: Very good.The brooch measures 12.5 cm x 2.0 cm (top) x 1.0 cm (bottom). It weighs approximately 15 grams. |
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Back of brooch showing layering method of strengthening the delicate lightweight structure.
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Earrings set with Peridots, cut in Idar-Oberstein, to colour match the Tourmaline in brooch.
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Below: Original concept sketch for earrings.
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Neil Aird © 1982 - G. Elliott Collection
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