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Small Star Gold Brooch with Natural Pearls, England c. 1890


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Small Star Gold Brooch with Natural Pearls, England c. 1890
Small Star Gold Brooch with Natural Pearls, England c. 1890
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This star-shaped brooch was created in England at the end of the 19th century, when observing the heavens inspired not only science but also jewelry design. Made from warm, shimmering 15-karat gold, it is set with delicate, natural pearls. On the one hand, stars were an expression of the oriental enthusiasm of the time, with its preference for exotic and foreign cultures. On the other hand, the enthusiasm for star motifs was due to the Empress of Austria, who introduced the motif of diamond stars to Viennese society and turned them into immortal classics of jewelry history to this day. Probably the most famous portrait of Sisi, painted by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, shows the young empress with a multitude of radiant diamond stars in her flowing dark hair - specially made by the Viennese court jeweler A. E. Köchert. After the publication of this portrait in the press, there was no stopping the ladies of Viennese society. Every woman who could afford it wanted to come into possession of at least one precious star, which, with the sparkle of diamonds or pearls, was supposed to radiate a little glamor and proximity to the latest fashion. This piece of jewelry corresponds to this fashion. Preciously set with 49 finely lustrous natural pearls, the star was created in Great Britain - and thus shows that fashion was already crossing borders in the 19th century. The ladies of London society and the ladies of the Vienna Hofburg evidently succumbed to the ever-renewing call of cosmic beauty. A real highlight that we discovered in the south of England.
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Small Star Gold Brooch with Natural Pearls, England c. 1890
Light in the Dark
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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