We have similar Geometric and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Geometric" or "Nouveau" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Dayna O.
The Piece
Markings: Unknown, tested, and guaranteed.
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Item Measurements:
- Length: 0.40"
- Width: 4.01"
Notable Features:
- handmade during the Art Nouveau era
- composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
- the brooch is crafted into a geometric shape with beautiful swirl, and line details, for an eye-catching style
- complete with a pin stem with open "c" clasp, for secure wear on different accessories
Damage: Age appropriate wear. The brooch has some patina, the price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
