Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Iridescent Enamel Lab Sapphire Bar Brooch Pin

Tests for 14k gold, lab created sapphire. Yes, tiny mark on catch of clasp. The impressive craftsmanship and detailed design are hard to look away from in this Art Nouveau 14k gold brooch. At the focal point is a single shimmering lab-created sapphire, set to allow light to shine through the stone. Colorful enameling -an ombre from pale yellow to clover green- accents thoughtfully crafted symmetrical leaves, tying all the details together in this gorgeous treasure.

Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the lab-created sapphire. There are several different styles of enameling: guilloche (colored, transparent enamel over a metal surface with patterned grooves), champlevé (enamel fills etchings or depressions in a metal surface), plique a jour (translucent enamel fitted into open-back metal cells) and more. What makes antique or vintage enamel pieces collectible is the condition of the enamel work-is it distinct and vibrant? Is it free from chips? Other characteristics like an elaborate pattern, unique depiction, or the use of multiple colors can add more value to enamel pieces. On the Art Nouveau Movement. Design motifs of the Art Nouveau movement from the early 20th century are all about stylized, curving and flowing lines found in nature. Though occurring at a similar time as the Arts and Crafts movement and sharing some design sensibilities, the Art Nouveau was far more whimsical and lighthearted.

Popular figural motifs included fairies, flowers, and the "Art Nouveau lady" (a highly feminine woman generally depicted with flowing and flowered hair). _gsrx_vers_1608 GS 9.5 (1608).