
An Antique Diamond Corsage Ornament
This important corsage ornament with naturalistic violets is made of gold on silver, fully set with rose-cut diamonds. The beautifully executed stem begins with a ribbon ornament and ends in two buds. There are three violets on the 23-centimetre-long stem, one larger than the other two. None of the leaves or petals is flat; there is movement in every one; some even curl. The unknown maker certainly shows off his skill and craftsmanship in this three-dimensional jewel. It is a superb example of the fashion in jewellery in the Late Romantic Era.
Date: | Circa 1875 |
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Made in: | England |
Dimensions: | 23 cm (l) |
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