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Silver Plique-a-Jour Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch

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50-1-4590

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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

Once the Egyptian tombs were opened in the late 19th century Egyptian revival jewelry became the rage. This lovely brooch is set with a carved green stone scarab beetle (possibly an ancient relic) framed by graceful papyrus flowers and buds crafted of plique-a-jour blue to green transparent glass enamel. Three tiny seed pearls are set in an arch across the top and an aventurine drop is suspended from below. This brooch measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches.

Details

Materials:
Silver
Length:
1 5/8 inch
Width:
1 12/ inch
Gram Weight:
7.12 gm
Period:
Art Nouveau
Gemstone Details Gemstone Details

3 Seed Pearls

Shape:
Roundish
Measurements:
1.30 x 1.50 mm

About Art Nouveau Jewelry

Looking to go organic? Bummed out (with good reason) by the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau makers embraced the natural world and a return to the hand-craftsmanship of an earlier time. Their overlap with both the Victorian and Edwardian eras resulted in a great deal of cross-pollination. Though relatively short in its purest form, Art Nouveau’s flowing lines continued to weave their way into fine jewelry.

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