A Sparking Edwardian Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Brooch
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a monthly challenge called "Freestyle On The Fifth". A different theme chosen by a member of the group each month, and the image is to be posted on the 5th of the month.
This month the theme, "Sparkle" was chosen by Lisa (red stilletto).
And what sparkles more than diamonds?
This beautiful Edwardian Art Nouveau daisy brooch is English and was made in 1906. It was sold through Skinner silversmith and diamond setter in Orchard Street, London and comes in its original purple satin and velevet lined leather case. The brooch itself is 18 carat rose gold with a platinum illusion setting set with fifteen rose cut old mine diamonds with a cultured pearl centre. When the light catches the diamonds, they sparkle and wink brilliantly.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces created during the Art Nouveau period were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
(Private collection).
A Sparking Edwardian Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Brooch
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a monthly challenge called "Freestyle On The Fifth". A different theme chosen by a member of the group each month, and the image is to be posted on the 5th of the month.
This month the theme, "Sparkle" was chosen by Lisa (red stilletto).
And what sparkles more than diamonds?
This beautiful Edwardian Art Nouveau daisy brooch is English and was made in 1906. It was sold through Skinner silversmith and diamond setter in Orchard Street, London and comes in its original purple satin and velevet lined leather case. The brooch itself is 18 carat rose gold with a platinum illusion setting set with fifteen rose cut old mine diamonds with a cultured pearl centre. When the light catches the diamonds, they sparkle and wink brilliantly.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces created during the Art Nouveau period were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
(Private collection).