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Enamel and Pearl Caduceus Brooch, Circa 1900

Name: Enamel and Pearl Caduceus Brooch, Circa 1900
Brand: Lang Collection
SKU: 50-3-11262
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU

50-3-11262

ABOUT THIS BROOCH

The caduceus, a representation of a staff with two entwined snakes and two wings at the top, is widely recognized as a medical insignia associated with healing. In addition to its noble symbolism, this is the loveliest rendition of the staff that we have seen. Hand fabricated in 18K gold (pin stem is 12K), the ruby-eyed serpents, gleaming with luminous natural pearls, wrap around a pearl-tipped staff beneath graceful wings colored with shimmering emerald-green enamel. Be well. Circa 1900.

Details

Materials:

12 Karat Yellow Gold - Pin Stem, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Length:

1 1/2 Inch

Width:

1 1/16 Inch

Height:

1/8 Inch

Gram Weight:

4.9 Grams

Period:

Circa 1900

Center Natural Pearl details

Shape:

Oval

Measurements:

2.80-2.46 mm
3.30-2.86 mm

Additional Details Additional Gem Details

2 Round Cabochon Cut Rubies

Carat Weight:

Color:

Purple Red

Measurements:

1.10-1.10 mm

25 Natural Pearls

Shape:

Half, Round

Measurements:

0.90-2.30 mm

Color:

Light Cream

Total Colored Gemstone Carat Weight:

0.02

About Vintage Jewelry

Like fine wine, fine jewelry also has a “vintage”—the design period or era from which it hails. Victorian or Edwardian, Art Deco or Retro, each piece in our collection has its own special pedigree. But just because one era ended and another began, it doesn’t mean that creative jewelry makers simply forgot the lessons of the past! Many of the jewels in our cases refuse to conform to a single design period, either by striking out on their own or showing the transition from one era to the next. When such daring dazzlers are over one hundred years old, they’re generally grouped in the antique category. Anything younger than that, but still made before 1970, fits the vintage label. Every iconic era yields both singular and transitional pieces, like the ones we’ve assembled here. Follow the link at the end of each section for more about the aesthetics and history of the period.

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Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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