Exquisite and entirely authentic, this brooch was created during the bridge between the last breath of the Victorian era and the very beginning of the Edwardian period, circa 1900.
It has a rich Art Nouveau design and is so stunning that one of the assistants here in the Studio called it Poor Man's Lalique.
The brooch is entirely gold-washed in genuine yellow gold with genuine rose gold highlights across the centers of both flowers. The brooch is set with three glowing, opalescent cabochons. The largest cabochon is 7/8 of an inch or slightly over 2 cm in length.
The deep emerald green glass cabochons are distinct and impressive. The color is breathtaking and will be absolutely eye-catching when worn.
You may find yourself absent-mindedly turning the brooch to study the light within, because the colors are so unusual… and ever-changing. The largest and center cabochon has incredible brilliance … similar to fine antique paperweight glass.
This brooch has the typical riveted hinge pin with c-clasp fastener, indicative to circa 1900. The fastener is quite sturdy.
The brooch measures an impressive 3 inches or 7.5 cm in length and is 1.75 inches or nearly 4.5 cm wide. It is a glowing example of late Victorian through early Edwardian style. I
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