Etruscan Revival Quatrefoil Brooch
An extraordinary antique brooch that dates from the mid 19th century and brings together an eclectic assortment of different styles; the Archeological and Renaissance revivals are both on display, but the central element - a big peridot and rose cut diamond cluster - is decidedly 19th century, and would have appeared strikingly modern when this brooch was made circa 1870. There's a lot going on so let's unpack it a little...
Archeological Revival: The overarching vibe is Etruscan, with four gold crescents amongst swirls of finely granulated gold and intricately textured leaves and flowers.
Renaissance Revival: The little enamelled flowers feature rubies in the middle, and gorgeous blue and white enamel with black detailing.
Then there's the peridot cluster at the centre, with its cut-down pie crust settings and angular, octagonal profile formed around the large emerald cut peridot.
It's built in 22 carat gold and bears French import marks. I suspect it was made either in England or Italy before being retailed in France.
Era: Victorian, circa 1870
Size: 5.0cm by 4.9cm
Stones: Peridot (8.0ct calculated weight) Diamond (1.6ct total spread) and Ruby
Marks: French import marks, tested as 22ct gold
Condition: Very good antique condition. Some minor losses to the enamel (see pics). Brooch fittings may have been replaced.
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