Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
$5,500.00
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A beautiful symbol of grace and change, perfectly embodied in this enchanting Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch. A flutter with fern green plique-a-jour wings, a diamond lined abdomen and two cabochon ruby eyes, finished with a sparkling diamond whip lash for a bit of movement. Masterfully hand-fabricated in silver topped 18k gold. A rare and wonderful piece.
Diamonds: estimated 1.27 total carats in single-cut and European-cut diamonds, H-I-J range in color, SI1 - I1 range in clarity
Measurements: 1 7/16" x 1 5/16"
Weight: 9.3 grams
Markings: none
Notes: One diamond was replaced in the whiplash. There is crazing several plique a jour cells located on the the top right wing that can be seen under magnification.