18 Karat Gold Pearl and Chrysoprase Brooch

Vintage 18 karat yellow gold Butterfly brooch - pendant, with different colored enamels / Italy 1970s

18 karat yellow gold brooch with enamels depicting "madonna della seggiola" / Made in Italy 1850s-1880s Diameter 3.8cm

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage seed pearl and 8.85 carat chrysoprase, 18 karat white gold brooch/pendant; part of our diverse vintage brooches collection. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated interlacing oval-shaped frame bears a fruiting vine theme; this is a highly desirable and unusual design. The grape cluster of the fruiting vine design is composed of five impressive collet set circular cabochon chrysoprase, totalling 8.85cts. The opposing side of the brooch is embellished with an asymmetrical cluster of cultured pearls, incorporating wirework style tendrils. The curving frame is further embellished to the upper border with two large leaf designs, accented with seed pearls paralleling the naturalistic leaf's veins. The pierced decorated interlacing frame of the brooch is further ornamented with a scrolling leaf decoration, completing the design. This stunning and rare vintage chrysoprase and pearl brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and sheath fastening. This versatile brooch may also be worn as a pendant, suspended from 18' 18k white gold trace chain via an integrated loops to the upper reverse portion of the frame. The brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive unusual brooch/pendant is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and chrysoprases. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage brooch is exceptional quality, set with impressive cultured and seed pearls displaying fine colour and lustre. The impressive chrysoprases display a fine colour and presence. This vintage pearl and chrysoprase brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage pearl jewellery...

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