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The Piece
sale Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Age Circa: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:CXK, Tested, Guaranteed
Country of Origin:United States
Brand:Champenois & Co., Inc.
Gram Weight:2.1 Grams
Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value: $70.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
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Main Stone:Diamond
Main Stone Measurements/Color:.02 Carats, Appears eye clean and sparkly
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Stone Treatment: The stone appears to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts: Old European Cut
Item Measurements: The brooch measures 0.86\" in length by 0.89\" in width.
Pin/Brooch Style: Multi-use, Brooch, Scarf Pin, Lapel Pin, Hat Pin
Closure Type:Open \"c\" clasp
Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece so it can be worn as a pendant.
Notable Features: This charming 18k yellow gold pin was handmade during the Art Nouveau era by an artisan from Champenois & Co., Inc. It features a crescent moon and orchid influenced by the Jugendstil movement of this era, which was known for elegant floral and nature motifs. The orchid has five petals created using the repousse method and has a single Old European cut diamond in the center, which is held by four prongs. The sparkle of the diamond amid the bright 18k yellow gold gives this piece subtle luxury. Behind the flower is a petite swirling stem and two delicately chased leaves. The orchid is nestled nicely inside the crescent moon, giving this piece a whimsical feel.The pin can be worn many different ways, has an open \"c\" clasp, and if desired, could be worn as a pendant by having your local jeweler add a bale. Don\'t miss your chance to own this lovely piece of history.Damage: Age appropriate wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called \"La Belle Epoque\" in French, which translates to \"A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first world war, when mass manufacturing took over production of many products, including some jewelry.
The Jugendstil movement is the name of an artistic Renaissance that appeared in the late 19th century in southern Germany. This emerging art (also known as Art Nouveau in France, modernismo in Spain, Sezessionsstil in Austria, Stile Liberty or Stile Floreale in Italy) was artistically elegant and stylistically revolutionary. The Jugendstil style is most well-known for using themes from nature, particularly floral and plant motifs. As the movement progressed, geometric designs which continued to include nature motifs became more common. Theodor Farhner, Josef Hoffmann, Heinrich Levinger, Robert and Louis Koch, and Wiener Werkstaatte were popular designers and creators of the Jugendstil style.
Repoussé began as an ancient metal working technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
The Old European Cut was the last type of diamond to be cut completely by hand. It was the successor of the Old Mine Cut diamond and the predecessor of the modern round brilliant cut. The Old European Cut was very popular during the Edwardian and Art Deco eras. It is round and has a high crown and more facets than previous cuts, giving these stones a high sparkle. These diamonds are very rare today, as most were re-purposed, and cut into more modern shapes.
Diamond is derived from the Greek work, “adamas”, which means “unbreakable.” Diamonds are extremely rare, with the earliest diamonds being discovered in India around the 4th century BC and being traded along the Silk Road; the trade route between India and China. During the latter half of the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa. Diamonds are renowned for their strength and brilliance of color and ability to reflect and disperse light. This is what gives them such a brilliant sparkle. Colors range in blue, yellow, brown, green, purple, pink, orange, and red; the less color a diamond has, the higher its grade is. Diamonds range from 1 billion to 3.5 billion years old, and because of their age and qualities, have become the symbol for love across many cultures.
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