Light and delicate bead and millegrain work ornament this doughnut shaped brooch. Adorned with sparkling rose cut diamonds, seed pearls, and a translucent clear quartz backing. It is an exceptional example from the French Belle Époque era (circa 1880).
The movement known as Edwardian in Great Britain was known as the Belle Époque (beautiful era) in France. Jewelry was designed to reflect the neoclassical and rococo motifs of the 18th Century French courts. Imaging palaces such as Versailles - we can see where jewelers got their inspiration from.
ID#: BRO274
Diamonds: Three (3) pre set, rose cut diamonds measuring approximately 1.4 - 1.5 mm in diameter each.
Seed Pearls: Twelve (12) single drilled, mostly round seed pearls measuring approximately 2.4 - 2.5 mm in diameter each.
Quartz: One (1) prong set, flat donut shaped quartz.
Metal: 14k white gold, acid tested
Dimensions: 1 inch (L) x 1 inch (W)
Weight: 4.53g
Markings: Eagles Head (French hallmark)
Condition: there is a minor crack in the quartz - please refer to the images for more detail
