Trembling Blossoms

Marvellous Antique Diamond Brooch "en tremblant", c. 1880


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Marvellous Antique Diamond Brooch "en tremblant", c. 1880
Marvellous Antique Diamond Brooch "en tremblant", c. 1880
Description
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Like no other gemstone, the diamond draws its effect from the light that falls on it and is reflected by its facets. In the 19th century, when diamonds became increasingly important for jewellery, a new type of jewellery became very popular: brooches with ornaments set "en tremblant", usually in floral form, whose diamond-studded flowers tremble with every movement thanks to built-in spiral springs, thus creating additional light reflections. The large blossom in the center of this brooch is fitted with such a spring, which is invisible from the front. When the wearer moves, the flower trembles slightly, as if it had been touched by a breeze. This effect wonderfully supports the naturalism of the design. The flower branch is completely set with 3.30 carats of diamonds in various historical cuts, transforming it into a dazzling firework of white light reflections. The brooch, whose front is made of silver, is plated with gold on the back to prevent it from staining clothing. It was rhodium-plated once in the past so that it now has a uniform white appearance. We date the brooch, which came to us from Baden, to around 1880 and it is in first-class condition. For the dating and shape, see David Bennet and Daniela Mascetti: Understanding Jewellery, Woodbridge 2010, pp. 204-208 and p. 238 respectively.
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Marvellous Antique Diamond Brooch "en tremblant", c. 1880
Trembling Blossoms
€ 6,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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