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A solid 925 sterling silver brooch from Greece, weighing 28 g, featuring a single oval cabochon carnelian (41 ct) in a Modernist/Art Nouveau revival design, with no laboratory report.
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Description
An impressive and substantial mid-to-late 20th-century designer brooch crafted in solid 925 sterling silver. The piece features a dramatic, elongated botanical design that beautifully bridges the organic flowing lines of the Art Nouveau revival with the clean structural aesthetics of the Modernist movement.
The crown of the brooch features a large, smoothly bezel-set oval carnelian cabochon displaying a deep, rich reddish-brown translucent hue. The stylized floral stems elegantly taper downward, detailed with small silver accent beads and wrapped structural tendrils near the base.
The reverse of the brooch is fully hallmarked with three clear vertical stamps: an artisan maker's mark featuring a stylized anthemion/palmette motif, a circular workshop registry stamp, and the standard "925" fineness mark . It is equipped with a sturdy pin and a secure rollover safety clasp, designed to properly support its significant weight on heavier fabrics or lapels .
Object Specifications
Type of Object: Brooch / Pin
Material: .925 Sterling Silver
Gemstone: Natural Carnelian (Cabochon cut)
Design/Style: Modernist / Art Nouveau Revival / Artisan Studio Jewelry
Period: Mid-to-late 20th Century
Total Weight: 28 grams
Total Length: Approx. 11.5 cm (115 mm) — Please refer to measurements against the calipers in image_2.png
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Detailed Condition Report
Gemstone: The large carnelian cabochon is firmly set within its bezel, showing a beautifully polished, glassy surface free of chips, fractures, or deep scratches.
Silver & Structure: The sterling silver has developed a wonderful, deep natural patina on the reverse, emphasizing the crispness of its three artisan hallmarks. The pin mechanism is straight, rigid, and functions perfectly with a secure, tight rollover safety clasp. All stylized leaves and structural bars are cleanly soldered and fully stable.
Description
An impressive and substantial mid-to-late 20th-century designer brooch crafted in solid 925 sterling silver. The piece features a dramatic, elongated botanical design that beautifully bridges the organic flowing lines of the Art Nouveau revival with the clean structural aesthetics of the Modernist movement.
The crown of the brooch features a large, smoothly bezel-set oval carnelian cabochon displaying a deep, rich reddish-brown translucent hue. The stylized floral stems elegantly taper downward, detailed with small silver accent beads and wrapped structural tendrils near the base.
The reverse of the brooch is fully hallmarked with three clear vertical stamps: an artisan maker's mark featuring a stylized anthemion/palmette motif, a circular workshop registry stamp, and the standard "925" fineness mark . It is equipped with a sturdy pin and a secure rollover safety clasp, designed to properly support its significant weight on heavier fabrics or lapels .
Object Specifications
Type of Object: Brooch / Pin
Material: .925 Sterling Silver
Gemstone: Natural Carnelian (Cabochon cut)
Design/Style: Modernist / Art Nouveau Revival / Artisan Studio Jewelry
Period: Mid-to-late 20th Century
Total Weight: 28 grams
Total Length: Approx. 11.5 cm (115 mm) — Please refer to measurements against the calipers in image_2.png
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Detailed Condition Report
Gemstone: The large carnelian cabochon is firmly set within its bezel, showing a beautifully polished, glassy surface free of chips, fractures, or deep scratches.
Silver & Structure: The sterling silver has developed a wonderful, deep natural patina on the reverse, emphasizing the crispness of its three artisan hallmarks. The pin mechanism is straight, rigid, and functions perfectly with a secure, tight rollover safety clasp. All stylized leaves and structural bars are cleanly soldered and fully stable.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
No. of main gemstones
1
Metal
Silver
Total carat weight of main stone(s)
41.00
Brand jewellery
No
Main stone
Carnelian
Total weight
28 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Greece
Shape of main stone
Oval
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