René Boivin Ruby and Pearl Navette Brooch

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Inspired by Mughal court jewelry, this exceptional brooch designed by Juliette Moutard for René Boivin consists of two united hearts in a navette form. Each heart shape centers on a cabochon ruby and is edged in gold beading. The brooch is outlined in a row of graduated pearls. Moutard frequently looked to classic Indian design motifs for her Boivin designs including her famous Hindu and Passementerie collections of the 1950s and 60s.
 
  • 2.3” long x 1.1” high
  • 2 oval cut rubies weighing approximately 5 carats
  • 24 cultured pearls ranging in size from 3.5mm to 6.5mm
  • 18K yellow gold
  • Designed by Juliette Moutard
  • 1960
  • Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity from Françoise Cailles