{"product_id":"winged-aquamarine-brooch","title":"Winged Aquamarine Brooch","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare French brooch, c.1890, in which two diamond-set wings fold around a faceted aquamarine briolette, crowned with a natural grey pearl.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWings were a favourite motif of late 19th-century jewellers, borrowed from classical images of Victory and Mercury and used to suggest flight, freedom and devotion. Here they are made sculptural: they curve around the drop as if carrying it, and a diamond-set band crosses the stone like a strap. It is an unusual design, and we have not seen another quite like it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe briolette is a natural aquamarine, faceted all over so that it catches light from every angle. The wings are set with 65 diamonds: old mine cuts, with rose cuts for the smallest stones. All are in silver-topped 18K gold and open-backed, which keeps the stones bright and easy to clean. The pearl is natural, as is expected of a jewel of this date.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brooch fitting is very secure, with a discreet locking catch. Faded French marks are partially visible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEqually at home on a lapel, a coat or a hat. A truly unusual jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1890; France; silver-topped 18K gold; aquamarine briolette 2 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm; 65 old mine and rose-cut diamonds; natural pearl; 2.5 cm wide × 2.8 cm tall; pin 2.3 cm; 5.71g.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall, especially considering the fully faceted briolette. Marks faded.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49368289935668,"sku":null,"price":41000.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/p3-04.jpg?v=1794048964","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-il\/products\/winged-aquamarine-brooch","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}