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Rare 1930s Krementz & Co. 14K Gold Guilloché Horseshoe & Four-Leaf Clover Brooch with Diamond
Rare 1930s Krementz & Co. 14K Gold Guilloché Horseshoe & Four-Leaf Clover Brooch with Diamond
Showroom
3556 Main Street
Suite 2E
Manchester VT 05254
United States
DESCRIPTION
An exceptional example of American fine jewelry, this rare 1930s Krementz & Co. brooch is exquisitely crafted in 14K gold and unites two enduring symbols of good fortune—a graceful horseshoe embracing a delicate four-leaf clover. Each clover leaf is adorned with luminous guilloché enamel, allowing the intricate engine-turned pattern beneath to shimmer with remarkable depth and brilliance. At the heart of the clover rests a sparkling center diamond, adding a refined touch of elegance to this beautifully balanced composition.
Founded in 1866 in Newark, New Jersey, Krementz & Co. earned an international reputation for producing some of America's finest gold jewelry. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative enamel work, the company became especially celebrated for its mastery of guilloché enamel, a demanding technique in which translucent enamel is applied over finely engine-turned precious metal to create an iridescent, light-reflecting surface. During the 1920s and 1930s, Krementz produced a limited number of exquisitely crafted novelty and symbolic brooches, many featuring motifs associated with prosperity, protection, and good luck. Today, these enamel creations remain among the firm's most desirable and collectible works.
Beautifully blending symbolism with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare brooch is both an elegant jewel and a treasured piece of American design history. The combination of richly detailed 14K gold, radiant guilloché enamel, a brilliant center diamond, and the timeless horseshoe and four-leaf clover motifs makes this an exceptional addition to any collection of fine antique jewelry or Krementz masterpieces.
Brand/Maker: Krementz & Co.
Era: 1930s
Material(s): 14k Gold/ Guilloché enamel/ Diamond
Markings/Stamps: 14k
Catch: C-clasp
Fastener Direction: Side to Side
Necklace Bale: No
Measurements
- Width: (side to side): .75"
- Length: (top to bottom): 1"
- Profile: (back to front): .25"
- Weight: 2.78g
- Stone: 2.2mm
Condition: Excellent
Call Outs: None
Sku: KO13
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DESCRIPTION
An exceptional example of American fine jewelry, this rare 1930s Krementz & Co. brooch is exquisitely crafted in 14K gold and unites two enduring symbols of good fortune—a graceful horseshoe embracing a delicate four-leaf clover. Each clover leaf is adorned with luminous guilloché enamel, allowing the intricate engine-turned pattern beneath to shimmer with remarkable depth and brilliance. At the heart of the clover rests a sparkling center diamond, adding a refined touch of elegance to this beautifully balanced composition.
Founded in 1866 in Newark, New Jersey, Krementz & Co. earned an international reputation for producing some of America's finest gold jewelry. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative enamel work, the company became especially celebrated for its mastery of guilloché enamel, a demanding technique in which translucent enamel is applied over finely engine-turned precious metal to create an iridescent, light-reflecting surface. During the 1920s and 1930s, Krementz produced a limited number of exquisitely crafted novelty and symbolic brooches, many featuring motifs associated with prosperity, protection, and good luck. Today, these enamel creations remain among the firm's most desirable and collectible works.
Beautifully blending symbolism with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare brooch is both an elegant jewel and a treasured piece of American design history. The combination of richly detailed 14K gold, radiant guilloché enamel, a brilliant center diamond, and the timeless horseshoe and four-leaf clover motifs makes this an exceptional addition to any collection of fine antique jewelry or Krementz masterpieces.
Brand/Maker: Krementz & Co.
Era: 1930s
Material(s): 14k Gold/ Guilloché enamel/ Diamond
Markings/Stamps: 14k
Catch: C-clasp
Fastener Direction: Side to Side
Necklace Bale: No
Measurements
- Width: (side to side): .75"
- Length: (top to bottom): 1"
- Profile: (back to front): .25"
- Weight: 2.78g
- Stone: 2.2mm
Condition: Excellent
Call Outs: None
Sku: KO13
DESCRIPTION
An exceptional example of American fine jewelry, this rare 1930s Krementz & Co. brooch is exquisitely crafted in 14K gold and unites two enduring symbols of good fortune—a graceful horseshoe embracing a delicate four-leaf clover. Each clover leaf is adorned with luminous guilloché enamel, allowing the intricate engine-turned pattern beneath to shimmer with remarkable depth and brilliance. At the heart of the clover rests a sparkling center diamond, adding a refined touch of elegance to this beautifully balanced composition.
Founded in 1866 in Newark, New Jersey, Krementz & Co. earned an international reputation for producing some of America's finest gold jewelry. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative enamel work, the company became especially celebrated for its mastery of guilloché enamel, a demanding technique in which translucent enamel is applied over finely engine-turned precious metal to create an iridescent, light-reflecting surface. During the 1920s and 1930s, Krementz produced a limited number of exquisitely crafted novelty and symbolic brooches, many featuring motifs associated with prosperity, protection, and good luck. Today, these enamel creations remain among the firm's most desirable and collectible works.
Beautifully blending symbolism with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare brooch is both an elegant jewel and a treasured piece of American design history. The combination of richly detailed 14K gold, radiant guilloché enamel, a brilliant center diamond, and the timeless horseshoe and four-leaf clover motifs makes this an exceptional addition to any collection of fine antique jewelry or Krementz masterpieces.
Brand/Maker: Krementz & Co.
Era: 1930s
Material(s): 14k Gold/ Guilloché enamel/ Diamond
Markings/Stamps: 14k
Catch: C-clasp
Fastener Direction: Side to Side
Necklace Bale: No
Measurements
- Width: (side to side): .75"
- Length: (top to bottom): 1"
- Profile: (back to front): .25"
- Weight: 2.78g
- Stone: 2.2mm
Condition: Excellent
Call Outs: None
Sku: KO13