Lot Essay
Thanks to the use of titanium, this impressive brooch, naturalistically modelled as a blooming rose, is incredibly light for its size, weighing only slightly over 120 grams. The element titanium, being extremely light and strong, has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal but, due to its physical qualities, is an exceptionally demanding material to work with and therefore better known for its high-technological applications in the aerospace, military and medical industries. The advent of titanium jewellery is a major development in the history of jewellery as it allows the designer to reach new levels of size and creativity especially for brooches, earrings and tiaras.
Made of over 5,000 rubies weighing almost 300 carats, this rose is a true eye-catcher.
Made of over 5,000 rubies weighing almost 300 carats, this rose is a true eye-catcher.