Verdura was established in 1939 by Fulco di Verdura, a Sicilian duke who began his career as Coco Chanel’s head jewelry designer. After eight years with Chanel, and most notably, designing the Maltese Cross brooches and cuffs, Verdura embarked to America in 1934. With a Hollywood connection through his close friend Cole Porter, Verdura designed colorful jewels for stars of the era, including Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Katharine Hepburn. Eventually, Verdura settled in New York on Fifth Avenue (Cole Porter and Vincent Astor were his financial backers) and immediately gained following with fashion’s best-dressed list (Babe Paley was his muse and one of his best clients). Reference: Verdura.
A citrine and 14k rose gold brooch, Verdura, 1941
of stylized radiating star design, centering a round brilliant-cut citrine, weighing approximately 8.35 carats; gross weight approximately: 23.50 grams; length: 2 3/8in. Sold for US$ 6,250 at Bonhams
A CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND ‘FLYING SWAN’ BROOCH.
Modelled as a swan, the cultured pearl body to the pavé-set diamond head, wings and tail feathers, with ruby cabochon eye and coral beak, pin fitting, 4.5cm
Signed Verdura. Sold for GBP 15,000 at Christies
Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch.
The stylized bow highlighted by flared ribbons set with 89 old European, old-mine and single-cut diamonds approximately 6.50 cts., embellished by 39 rectangular, square and fancy-shaped sapphires approximately 17.00 cts., signed Verdura, circa 1935 to 1940, approximately 21 dwts. Sold for $28,125 at Doyle New York
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold Brooch, Verdura
The brooch features carved coral, enhanced by cultured pearls, accented by full-cut and pear-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.15 carat, set in 18k gold, marked Verdura. Gross weight 53.80 grams. Dimensions: 2-3/4 inches x 2 inches. Sold for $5,500 at Heritage Auctions
Gold, Platinum and Diamond ‘Arrow’ Brooch.
Designed as four arrows on a gold ropetwist and diamond bullseye, set with round diamonds, signed Verdura, with workshop mark. Sold for 12,500 USD at Sothebys
A VERY FINE VERDURA PLATINUM, MOONSTONE AND DIAMONDS “CRESCENT MOON AND STAR” BROOCH, 20TH CENTURY. Containing eight bluish tone moonstones or labradorites set in a crescent form, accented with brilliant cut diamonds overlapping a crescent form of 13 graduating five-point stars each centered with a prong set diamond. Stamped on verso “Verdura.” Length 2.25 inches (58 mm), weight 27 grams. Sold for $3,600 at
Jackson’s Auction
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