A platinum, gold, ruby and diamond brooch from the Reflection line by Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin. Designed as a flower and set with cabochon rubies, yellow and near-colourless diamonds. Stamped with maker’s signature, numbered and signed ‘Reflection’. 10.5cm in height and 6.5cm in width (= 26.7 x 16.5 inches). Accompanied by Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin signature case. Circa 1970s.
Perhaps, rubies long lasting appeal lies in the blood-red depth that hits a nerve in the human mind as a physical reminder of our own human life-blood. For this reason, the ruby has featured prominently in the decoration of Christian objects of devotion, particularly those used for the Eucharist. Their connection to Christ has also lead rubies to have been historically associated with royal power. They frequently have been used as the centre piece for crowns. Ruby’s visual connection to blood have also lead to them being associated with the heart and used as symbols of lust and love. Rubies have long been included in love tokens.
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$36,000.00
A ruby, diamond, gold and platinum brooch from the Reflection line by Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin, of floral design, set with cabochon rubies and yellow and near-colourless diamonds. Stamped with maker’s signature, numbered and signed ‘Reflection’. 10.5cm in height and 6.5cm in width. With Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin signature case. Circa 1970.
