Between Art and Nature

Impressively large Vintage Brooch with Ruby, Topaz & Citrine, circa 2020

€ 2,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Impressively large Vintage Brooch with Ruby, Topaz & Citrine, circa 2020

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The brooch we have here is only a few years old, but its artistic execution convinced us to include it in our assortment. We see a heron, standing upright, in its typical posture. One leg is stretched through, the other bent. The beautiful, long feathers hang silky from the back and wings. The long neck is bent, the proud animal's gaze goes to the left. The brooch is designed around a large ruby. The stone, which probably originated in Madagascar millions of years ago, forms the body of the animal. It is of an intense red color, slightly translucent, so that it glows in the light, but is not transparent. The neck, legs and feathers, on the other hand, are set with sparkling topazes. The stones glow in various warm shades of white and occupy every possible spot of the feathers' dress. Finally, an orange glowing citrine forms the watchful eye of the animal. The impressively large brooch is made of silver that has been partially gold-plated, partially blackened. This gives the brooch a great liveliness of expression: the feathers have a plastic relief, the legs and the beak shine in the light. Although the colors of the materials are artfully alienated from the model of nature, the overall impression of the piece is so believable that you immediately recognize the bird and want to believe him own life and movement. Brooches with bird motifs have been encountered in the history of jewellery since the 19th century. Probably the most famous example is the large flamingo by Cartier, which Wallis Simpson received as a gift from the Duke of Windsor for her birthday in 1940. In size and presence, the series here is quite comparable to the flamingo. Worn on a black sweater or dress, this large brooch looks wonderful. Through an eyelet on the back, it can also be worn as a pendant.

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Between Art and Nature

€ 2,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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