An exquisite example of early 20th-century European silversmith artistry, this antique/vintage bar brooch is forged in solid 835 silver with rich, natural contrast patina. The horizontal openwork frame features graceful Jugendstil / Art Nouveau lines accented by pierced foliate scrollwork, delicate silver bead finials, and blooming forget-me-not blossoms flanking the center. Collet-set at the heart is an oval faceted ruby-red synthetic spinel (or faceted red crystal) radiating vivid magenta fire. Secured at the reverse by an elongated pin stem and trombone/sliding safety catch, the back of the rim is stamped with the authentic 835 silver purity hallmark. Details Material: Silver Weight: 6.28 g Dimensions: 51 mm × 17 mm Gemstone: Ruby Red Gemstone (Synthetic Red Spinel / Crystal) Origin: Germany / Continental Europe Estimated era: 1910s – 1930s (Antique Jugendstil / Art Nouveau) Hallmark: 835 Note: We sell antique/vintage pieces of jewelry, so there might be some signs of wear due to their age. Please look at the photos carefully before placing a bid! Note: All items are photographed in a light box under strong lighting to ensure clear detail and color accuracy. However, please note that colors may appear slightly different on screen due to lighting conditions and individual device displays. Shipping: Your item will be packed securely and sent with registered and insured shipping via DHL. As a standard procedure, we send out all objects within 1 or 2 days after receiving confirmation from Catawiki. However, we'd like to clarify that the delivery timeline from our end to your doorstep depends entirely on DHL (German Post), we have no influence on the delivery time; it all depends on DHL and the destination country/city.