General Information:
- Total Carat Weight: 0.22 ctw
- Precious Metal Weight: 2.55 dwt
- Precious Metal Material: 15 karat beautifully patinaed yellow gold. Collectors deem this deep, iridescent patina especially prized, as it is time-earned and cannot be replicated. Polishing it away actually lowers the pieces desirability, and as such, it has been respectfully left exactly as-is by the shop. The future caretaker may leave or buff this jewel to their content post-purchase.
- Dimensions: This brooch measures 48.93 mm long x 11.21 mm wide x 10.02 mm deep/thick including the reverse stem and loop
- Weight: A very impressive 3.96 grams
- Markings: The brooch's reverse bears a raised "15CT" indicating its purity, and has been tested to confirm as much.
- Era: This brooch dates to between about 1870-1880.
- Buyer Notes: A much beloved relic of the last quarter of the 19th century, this brooch is iconically Victorian in every way, from its stone cuts to its design and symbolism. The brooch is believed to hair from the United Kingdom, as indicated by the purity stamp's use of "CT" (the British variant for carat) rather than "K" or "KT" (the American variant for karat).
Specifications:
- Center Stone Type: Diamond
- Center Stone Count: Four (4)
- Center Stone Carat Weight: Coordinating with the above dimensions, 0.014 ct, 0.037 ct, 0.031 ct and 0.016 ct (altogether 0.098 ctw of diamonds)
- Center Stone Dimensions: 1.19 x 1.21 mm, 1.85 x 1.92 mm, 1.51 x 1.89 mm and 1.33 x 1.23 mm
- Center Stone Shape: The outermost diamonds (top & bottom/east & west, depending on how the jewel is worn) are both Rose Cuts, while the innermost diamonds are Old Mine Cuts
- Center Stone Color: All diamonds are G-H
- Center Stone Clarity: All diamonds are VS2-SI2 and eye clean
- Side Stone Type: Sapphire
- Side Stone Count: Three (3)
- Side Stone Carat Weight: Coordinating with the above dimensions, 0.025 ct, 0.074 ct and 0.020 ct (altogether 0.119 ctw of sapphires)
- Side Stone Dimensions: 1.65 x 1.60 mm, 2.50 x 2.01 mm and 1.58 x 1.40 mm
- Side Stone Shape: The outermost sapphires (top & bottom/east & west, depending on how the jewel is worn) are both Round Faceted Cuts, while the central sapphire is an Old Cushion Cut
- Side Stone Color: All sapphires are a vivid royal blue
- Side Stone Clarity: All sapphires are translucent
- Side Stone Notes: One of the outermost Round Faceted Cut sapphires MAY be a lab created stone. Lab stones are chemically and molecularly identical to their earth-mined counterparts, and were considered the height of scientific achievement at the end of the 19th century through the 1930s. Indeed, lab created corundums commanded HIGHER prices than natural gemstones at the time! On the other hand, the two other sapphires, including the sizable center sapphire are natural stones.
The Story:
A mid to late Victorian treasure, this piece is somewhat hollow-formed, allowing for it to maintain a comfortable lightweightness without sacrificing size and visual impact. The piece is designed with motifs that tell an interesting story of complex symbolisms:
The primary body of the brooch is meant to allude to a stylized "faux bois" (French for false wood) tree limb or trunk, oriented horizontally and intersected by a diagonally swept ribbon encrusted with diamonds and sapphires. Dynamically billowing from the opposing ends of the cut 'wood' body are organically-inspired leafy blossoms, complete with romantic cyma swirls and fully articulated details. Interestingly, these plants appear to be a mix of two motifs: first, their tri-petaled head is reminiscent of the Great White Trillium flower, native to North America, which is said to represent holy purity, divine peace and perfect beauty; second, their indented petals (or leaves) remind us of English Ivy, which is said to represent eternal life, loyal affection, and powerful constancy.
Faux Bois is an art form dedicated to producing works that ornately and precisely recall genuine wood grain and the texture of timber. In 18th and 19th century jewelry, this style is often found within sentimental and mourning jewels; the fallen or prematurely cut tree symbolizes a life cut short, potential unfulfilled and affections unanswered. In tandem, the fantastical mix of trilliums + ivy evokes a sense of eternal devotion and impassioned attachment.
The cyma swirls that appear to wrap the faux bois bar are emblems of the Acanthus plant, which represents the idea of eternalism, given that the acanthus plant is known for its ability to thrive in graceful immortality, even under the harshest conditions and withstanding beating winds, rains and sun. The swirls allude to the ebbs and flows of life, its unknowns and the tenderness of the heart. The ribbon brings visual movement to the piece, reminding the wearer of life and progress even in times of loss and lack-- and how the promise of good coming from change overrides the difficulty of change.
In suit, the use of bright blue sapphires correspond to the Forget-Me-Not flower, a most common motif symbolizing abiding love; sapphires also represent wisdom, virtue and appointed truth. Diamonds symbolize the strength of forever and the fortitude of love. The total number of seven gemstones, too, speaks to the holy and lucky number, a symbol of steadiness, reliability and ordained stability.
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