Nicholas Varney Peeling Onion Diamond Brooch

Collectors from Bunny Mellon to Martha Stewart prize jewels which speak to their personal passions. Nature has long been an inspiration to jewelry designers and in this case the humble onion at harvest is celebrated in yellow and white diamonds. We seldom see anything so truly special. Lovers of nature, horticulture and gardening around the world with a sense of humor will appreciate its rare beauty.

An 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold, yellow diamond and diamond brooch, Nicholas Varney, 1999.  Designed as a Peeling Onion, the bulb of white gold with yellow gold details set with approximately 148 round brilliant cut diamonds, the yellow gold greens set with approximately 97 round brilliant cut fancy yellow diamonds, the reverse with rose gold foliate motif.  Total diamond weight approximately 12.62 carats; total fancy yellow diamond weight approximately 5.35 carats.  Length approximately 2 7/8 inches.  Gross weight approximately 42.00 grams.  Signed N. Varney, dated 1999.