We have similar Agate and Nouveau jewelry, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Chris T. Age Circa : Art Nouveau C. Markings: Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin: Unknown. Gram Weight : 7.7 Grams. Metal Type: 10k Rose Gold. Main Stone: Dendritic Picture Agate. Main Stone Measurements/Color: 24.04 Carats, 35 mm long, 25 mm wide, 4 mm deep, Semi-translucent milky white with intense red matrix. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts: Carved and Polished Cabochon. Item Measurements: The brooch measures 1.0″ in length and 1.50″ wide. Brooch, Lapel Pin, Hat Pin, Scarf Pin, Tie Pin. Closure Type: Pin Stem with Locking “C” Clasp. Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can attach a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant. Handmade during the Art Nouveau era. The agate is semi-translucent and reveals a vibrant intense internal matrix. Rope Twist motif around the bezel. Solid 10k rose gold. The brooch can be worn on a variety of accessories, including hats, scarves, and lapels, among many others. Damage: Age appropriate wear. This listing is for the item only. This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers; they vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since. The item “Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 10k Rose Gold Dendritic Picture Agate Pin Brooch” is in sale since Sunday, January 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Pins, Brooches”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Metal Purity: 10k
- Main Stone: Agate
- Metal: Rose Gold