Victorian Era 18K Gold Blue Bristol Diamond & Pearl Flower Brooch
For sale a Victorian 18K gold blue bristol diamond flower brooch—a wonderful piece that embodies luxury and sentimentality.
At the heart of this important-scale brooch lies a deep blue bristol glass panel, a striking backdrop that beautifully showcases twelve diamond stars surrounding a delicate bouquet of forget-me-not flowers. The forget-me-not flowers, a symbol of eternal love and remembrance, are adorned with rose-cut diamonds meticulously set in silver. The subtle sparkle of the diamonds adds an enchanting brilliance to the brooch’s poetic beauty. This design is reminiscent of the bagues au firmament—a style of rings that featured clusters of diamonds resembling stars in the sky. These jewelry were meant to evoke dreams, celestial beauty, and eternal love.
Encircling this stunning composition are two layers of natural pearls: the larger pearls, each measuring 3.5mm in diameter, display the distinctive romantic grayish hue, characteristic of Victorian natural pearls.
This luxurious yet tastefully reserved brooch exudes the grace of a bygone era, with an impressive scale designed to make a bold yet elegant statement. Whether worn pinned to a lapel or as a focal piece on an evening gown, this brooch radiates a timeless beauty that commands admiration.
Measurements and condition
In overall good antique condition with slight traces of use and oxidation.
Double French owl head hallmarks for 18K gold and French swan hallmark for silver
Length: 4.2cm
Width: 3.3cm
Weight: 18.8g
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