c.1920 Art Deco French Silver, Paste and Emerald Melon Cut Glass Vintage Brooch

    £595.00

    This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in outstanding condition, it was created in French and features rare melon cut glass. 

    Condition Report:

    Excellent

     

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    The Details...

    This brooch is constructed from silver and was made in France. It is stamped on its reverse with a French Poinçon or silver hallmark. The brooch is hand-set with small round, colourless paste stones. These are all multi-faceted and set within open-backed mounts, allowing the stones to shimmer wonderfully. The brooch is detailed with two emerald green, melon cut glass cabochons. The brooch fastens with a trombone clasp and the fastening pin is fitted to the reverse of the brooch with a tube hinge. The brooch measures 5cm x 4cm. 

    To view a clip of these earrings, click here: French Art Deco Brooch

    A Short History...

    Melon cut glass is glass etched with a linear pattern resulting in it resembling a melon. This form of glass cabochon or bead was typically used in French jewellery of the 1920s and 1930s. It was produced by bead makers including the legendary French glass costume jewellery creators, Gripoix. 

    Wear it With...

    Pin this brooch to a navy blue blazer for an elegant and timeless look.   

    Product Details

    BR655

    Data sheet

    Era
    Art Deco
    Occasion
    Cocktail and Evening
    Style
    All that Glitters
    Colour
    Silver

    The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:

    - Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.

    - Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.

    - Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.

    - Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.

    - If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.