{"product_id":"vintage-rare-18k-e-pearl-whale-brooch-with-sapphire-and-diamond-spout","title":"Vintage Rare 18K E. Pearl Whale Brooch with Sapphire and Diamond Spout","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe brooch is modeled as a stylized whale in profile, the body formed from an oval of textured bark-finish 18-karat yellow gold, the florentine surface giving the form warmth and tactile depth. A round blue sapphire cabochon is set as the eye. The spout issues from the crown of the head as a fan of fine arcing gold wires, each wire terminating in a claw-set round blue sapphire, the spray of stone-tipped wires conveying the dispersing arc of a whale's blow with considerable lightness and naturalistic character. The back carries a simple needle pin and is stamped 18K and signed E. Pearl. The whale in motion is an immensely unique piece, with intricate details that make a whale's natural beauty translate into wearable art. We guarantee authenticity and this piece is estimated to be from the 1950 to 1960s, before he made the transition into fashion jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eErwin Pearl was a Vienna-born, New York–trained jeweler who founded his company in 1952 as a diamond cutter and fine jewelry designer, winning the Diamond International Award five years running. In 1970 he expanded into fashion jewelry, becoming known for elegant faux-pearl, rhinestone, and plated-metal pieces made at his own Rhode Island factories.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Erwin Pearl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50158346961135,"sku":"301372","price":6820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/9195\/2111\/files\/1372_1_3542221.jpg?v=1783718842","url":"https:\/\/greenwichbazzar.com\/products\/vintage-rare-18k-e-pearl-whale-brooch-with-sapphire-and-diamond-spout","provider":"Greenwich Bazzar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}