Floral Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds in Gold and Silver, Paris, c. 1900

The Awakening of Nature

Floral Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds in Gold and Silver, Paris, c. 1900

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In response to historicism and its repetitive historic forms, the study of nature increasingly became the focus of jewellery designers of the late 19th century. Beginning in the 1880s, diamond brooches in the form of leaves and flowers arranged in a row and graded by size became popular. This brooch, dating c. 1900, also demonstrates just how directly nature could serve as the starting point for a jewellery design. Along an elegantly curved stem, several deeply lobed, downward-sloping leaves unfurl. Set among them are eight small natural pearls, resembling pale blossoms or buds. The characteristic shape of the leaves is reminiscent of those of the hellebore (Helleborus). In sources of the late 19th century, this fanned-out leaf shape appears repeatedly in the form of brooches. The brooch’s naturalistic design is combined with an exceptionally luxurious finish. It is crafted from high-karat gold and plated with silver on the front. A total of 52 diamond roses adorn the individual leaf segments, lending them a delicate sparkle. The shimmering pearls, with their soft luster, provide a striking contrast to the brilliance of the diamonds. Its hallmark clearly traces it back to Paris, which c. 1900 was a major center of fashion and jewelry production. Through its combination of precise observation of nature, free stylization, and precious materials, it exemplifies how the plant world contributed to a new, elegant design language.

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The Awakening of Nature

€ 1,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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