Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

$5,500.00

A beautiful symbol of grace and change, perfectly embodied in this enchanting Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch. A flutter with fern green plique-a-jour wings, a diamond lined abdomen and two cabochon ruby eyes, finished with a sparkling diamond whip lash for a bit of movement. Masterfully hand-fabricated in silver topped 18k gold. A rare and wonderful piece. 

 

Diamonds: estimated 1.27 total carats in single-cut and European-cut diamonds, H-I-J range in color, SI1 - I1 range in clarity

Measurements: 1 7/16" x 1 5/16" 

Weight: 9.3 grams

Markings: none

Notes: One diamond was replaced in the whiplash. There is crazing several plique a jour cells located on the the top right wing that can be seen under magnification.