{"product_id":"broche-insecte-victorienne-francaise-en-or-jaune-diamants-et-pierres-precieuses","title":"French Victorian insect brooch in yellow gold, diamonds and precious stones ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular pleasure in wearing a jewel like this one: small, unexpected, and discreetly playful, as if a tiny luminous creature had chosen to alight on the fabric for a moment. This French brooch from the late Victorian era, circa 1890, brings a touch of movement and whimsy to clothing, catching the eye with flashes of diamond light and color. It is less a formal ornament than a moment of sensory delight, made to be noticed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of jewelry: brooch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: late Victorian era. In the final decades of Queen Victoria's reign, jewelry became increasingly varied, imaginative, and personal. Alongside historicist styles, jewelers explored naturalistic motifs, combinations of colored stones, and lighter, more playful creations. The Aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese taste, and the first stirrings of Art Nouveau all helped shape this refined and sometimes fanciful late Victorian language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle specifics: late Victorian or Aesthetic period. The reign of Queen Victoria}, commonly called the Victorian era, is often divided into three major phases: the Romantic period, the Grand period, and the Late or Aesthetic period. This jewel belongs to that final phase, when jewelry design became lighter, more refined, and more open to naturalistic and artistic inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis insect brooch is a fine example of that taste: a jewel in which natural form, luminous gemstones, and diamond-set sparkle combine with decorative imagination. Its lively composition and richly colored body reflect the late Victorian love of jewelry that was not only precious, but also spirited, animated, and full of character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: circa 1890.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of inspiration: nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: a stylized insect, probably inspired by a beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: warm 18K yellow gold, with a subtle reddish hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamonds: eleven old brilliant-cut diamonds, with an approximate total weight of 1.25 ct, color G to I and clarity VS to I.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stated diamond weights, color grades, and clarity grades are approximate, unless otherwise indicated, as the diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the jewel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll diamonds in our antique jewelry and vintage pieces, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstones: one sapphire with an approximate total weight of 0.45 ct; two rubies with an approximate total weight of 0.06 ct; two emeralds with an approximate total weight of 0.60 ct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll stated weights for colored stones are approximate, unless otherwise indicated, as the stones are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the jewel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstones are often treated to improve their color or clarity. The stones in this jewel have not been tested for possible treatment, unless otherwise indicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstones: diamond is the birthstone for April, ruby for July, sapphire for September, and emerald for May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: French control mark for 18K gold depicting an eagle's head, in use in France since approximately 1838.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3.76 cm (1.48 inch) x 1.27 cm (0.50 inch).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.30 g (5.98 dwt).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"Adin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55129722978633,"sku":"26050-0266","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/mp_66546_0.jpg?v=1787580961","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/broche-insecte-victorienne-francaise-en-or-jaune-diamants-et-pierres-precieuses","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}