english art nouveau banded agate enamel brooch signed a b Pique displaying shifting tones of sky

displaying shifting tones of sky and sea blue as they catch the light

and a couple of the claws have worn down over the years

45ct Sapphire centre

minimal lines and a refined polished bezel give this piece an elegant

and both internal frames remain intact

english art nouveau banded agate enamel brooch signed a b Pique displaying shifting tones of skyDescription: A delicate English Art Nouveau brooch, sculpted in flowing openwork Sterling Silver and enlivened with three luminous translucent green Enamel leaves. The textured ground beneath the Enamel shimmers softly, accentuating the naturalistic veins and graceful foliate curves so loved at the turn of the century. At the heart sits a round Banded Agate, bezel set to bring a rich, dark glow to the composition. Finished with a hinged pin and C