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Antique Vintage Deco 18k Gold Enamel Saltwater Pearl Ruby Dragonfly Brooch Pin
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Antique Vintage Deco 18k Gold Enamel Saltwater Pearl Ruby Dragonfly Brooch Pin
Price: US $376.00


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The Piece
sale Estimate:$750 - $1,500
Age Circa:Retro C. 1940-1950
Markings:kt 18, Italy, on the back of the design
Country of Origin: Italy
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:6.6 Grams
Metal Type:18k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value:$205.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material:Enamel
Main Stone:South Sea Saltwater Pearl
Main Stone Measurements/Color:8.5 mm Diameter, Lustrous white hue
Accent Stone:Ruby
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:1.5 mm Diameter, Light red hue
Stone Treatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Rounded Pearl, Round Faceted Rubies
Item Measurements: The pin measures 1.75\" long by 2.25\" wide.
Pin/Brooch Style: Standard, Lapel, & Hat Pin
Closure Type:Enclosed Catch
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:The piece was hand made during the Retro era out of solid 18k yellow gold into a dragonfly design! The design includes a large South Sea Saltwater pearl on its body and ruby eyes. The South Sea Pearl features a smooth polished round shape and a lustrous white hue that complements the entire pin perfectly. The Rubies in this piece are round faceted and placed inside of the dragonfly\'s eyes. The rubies feature their signature light red hue and create a great contrast as the only red color in the pin. The gold design of this piece includesthick strands of goldthat make up the body of the dragonfly, its two pairs of wings, and its large round head. The head of the dragonfly is decorated with a textured surface andlightly carved designs that make out its eyes and mouth. The body is hand carved into segmented shapes of gold that give it an authentic look, similar to a real dragonfly. The wings feature thick strands of gold along the borders of the designs, and throughout the center of the wings as well. The base of each wing is decorated with a dark and light blue enamel that gives the pin a gorgeous touch of color that makes the beautiful wings on the dragonfly stand out. This pin would look absolutely incredible as a pendant and could be converted for you by your local jeweler.
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
*Display items do not come with purchase, item only, unless otherwise noted.*The HistoryThis beautiful piece comes from the Art Deco Era! The Art Deco Era is famous for being the \"Gatsby\" or \"Roaring Twenties\" Era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period.
During the Art Deco Period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
The Method of Enameling originally dates all the way back to the Ancient Egyptians. The Ancient Greeks, Celts, Georgians, and Chinese all followed suite. The technique involves fusing powered glass to a substrate, or base, by firing. In jewelry, the base is generally a metal. Enamel is made of colored powdered glass, or may include clear powdered glass that is mixed with colorful metallic pigments. It is primarily used on decorative art or jewelry, usually small in size. Besides jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials.
South Sea Pearls during the Art Deco Era would have just started being imported from China into the western world! South Sea Pearls have long been considered some of the finest pearls in the world and were usually reserved for the best pieces of jewelry.
Rubies are considered one of the four precious gemstones in the world along with Diamonds, Emeralds, & Sapphires. Rubies have adorned Royal jewelry for years and has been highly prized for their rarity and gorgeous red hues.
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