Precious Beetle

Granulated Beetle Brooch with Citrine & Diamonds, c. 1965


€ 2,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Granulated Beetle Brooch with Citrine & Diamonds, c. 1965
Granulated Beetle Brooch with Citrine & Diamonds, c. 1965
Description
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This brooch in the shape of a beetle was created during the period of the economic miracle. The body of the little creature is formed by a honey-colored cabochon-cut citrine, above which two wings lie at a slight distance. Its eyes are made of diamonds, while its body is made of high-carat gold. The beetle is particularly impressive due to the fine craftsmanship with which it was created. The surface of the gold shimmers in the light of artistic granulation - a technique whose origins date back to the ancient Etruscans. Tiny gold beads are soldered on in such a way that they only adhere to their points of contact. Light and shadow on the granulated surfaces create a three-dimensional effect, which is the special charm of this technique. The challenge is to hit the melting point of the gold exactly - because a little too much heat and the filigree work melts irrevocably. It is less well known that granulation experienced a renaissance in 20th century Germany. In 1918, the art historian Marc Rosenberg published the history of the goldsmith's art on a technical basis, inspiring a new generation of goldsmiths to experiment. Even before the Second World War, Johann Michael Wilm from Munich and Elisabeth Treskow succeeded in producing granulation work of the highest quality. By the post-war period at the latest, the technique had been perfected to such an extent that it was even offered in jewelry catalogs. It is not possible to say for sure who designed our Beetle - but it is undoubtedly a masterfully crafted one-off piece that is a great pleasure to behold!
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Granulated Beetle Brooch with Citrine & Diamonds, c. 1965
Precious Beetle
€ 2,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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