This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint and short hairline crack at the top of the brooch. This does not affect the strength or appeal of the brooch.
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The Details...
This brooch is most likely constructed from rolled gold. It features an image of a lady wearing a flower crown and carrying floral garlands - motifs typical of the French Belle Époque era from which it dates. The fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens using a 'C' catch. This brooch measures 3.25cm x 3cm.
A Short History...
The jewellery of the French Belle Époque period can be exemplified by an allusion to the natural world. This brooch is particularly representative of this aesthetic phase, which began in the 1880s and started to wane in the 1900s/1910s.
Wear it With...
Pin this brooch to the neckline of a buttoned up, floral print shirt.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This pretty brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish dress clip evokes the 1930s and was made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This colourful brooch features bright and fresh Rivoli rhinestones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features a poodle jumping through a hoop and dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed 1950s pin - this piece was possibly created by the great French parurier, Roger Scemama.
Condition Report:
Wearable - Some loss of coating to one faux pearl and a little crazing to the surface of another faux pearl. Both of these defects are not visible when the piece is worn and do little to detract from its appeal.
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A stylish piece by the German costume jewellers Henkel and Grossé, this brooch was created in 1970.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the gold plating. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This outstanding Egyptian Revival pendant dates from c.1900 and was most likely created in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the design. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This whimsical brooch features an intricately decorated bug and dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful Duette clip brooch features innovative, high quality design and was most likely created in France in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and shimmering brooch was created in c.1940 by the English Ciro company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the paste stones has moved slightly within its setting. However, it is nonetheless secure and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch. It is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1930s and was most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch was created in Paris in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delightful brooch dates from c.1910 and was most likely made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scuffing to the surface of the purple cabochon. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint and short hairline crack at the top of the brooch. This does not affect the strength or appeal of the brooch.
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