Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Violet Pendant Brooch | 18K Gold Floral Jewelry | Antique ca. 1900 | Old Mine Cut Diamond
$1,650.00
An unusually large and finely executed Art Nouveau violet jewel in 18K gold, enamel, and diamond, designed to be worn as either a brooch or pendant.
The flower is rendered in opaque white and purple enamel, with carefully modeled petals arranged around a central old mine cut diamond. The stone is described as I/J color and SI1 clarity, offering a soft, slightly warm tone typical of period-cut diamonds while retaining good brightness.
Violet motifs were closely associated with modesty and innocence in late 19th-century symbolism, and the use of both white and purple enamel suggests a layered meaning consistent with Art Nouveau’s interest in natural forms and poetic detail.
The back retains both the original pinstem and clasp, as well as a bail, allowing the piece to transition easily between brooch and pendant. The scale, enamel work, and central diamond give it a presence that distinguishes it from more typical examples of the form.
A particularly well-executed example of American Art Nouveau jewelry, combining size, craftsmanship, and symbolic design.
DETAILS
• Origin: America
• Date: ca. 1900
• Metal: 18K gold
• Gemstones: Diamond
• Gemstone Quality: Diamond (I/J color; SI1 clarity)
• Design / Style: Art Nouveau
• Form: Convertible brooch / pendant
• Dimensions: 1-1/8" x 1-5/16"
• Weight: 8.7 g
• Condition: Excellent; a tiny enamel nick on a lower petal (visible with 10x magnification)
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