Pre-Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Certified Natural Pearl Brooch | LFG Paris | c.1910 Victorian opal brooch 18k interior

18k interior

Luckenbooth hearts were often depicted with crowns

this nicely hallmarked example has both a dog clip and a fully etched and faceted T-bar

but snakes were popular as well

A perfect addition to any pietradura collection

Pre-Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Certified Natural Pearl Brooch | LFG Paris | c.1910 Victorian opal brooch 18k interiorThis rare pre Art Deco jewel comes to us from the moment before Art Deco was fully articulated in the way that it is remembered today still in its geometric exploration, spreading its wings with the new medium of all platinum construction. At a time when natural pearls were all the more exceptional, as Mikimoto's Japanese cultured pearls were ravaging the market, time and effort was taken to secure the finest natural saltwater pearls for this