Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch
$3,950
Made in the late 19th century, but modern in spirit, this yellow gold bow brooch is star-set with a single center old European-cut diamond accent. The stylized ribbon bow unites intriguing asymmetry with bold abstraction. Light and volumized in form and structure, this jewel offers a touch of timeless Victorian glamour.
- Product Details
- Curator's Notes
Item #: BO-19338
Country: England
Circa: 1880s
Size: 1” length, 1.75” width
Materials: Old European-cut diamond (weighing approximately 0.40 carat); 15K Gold
Signed: "15"
In the 19th century, English jewelers became the masters of “blooming” gold jewels, which involved acid treatment to purify the gold alloy, leaving a rich gleaming surface that was higher in karat. This was one of the few professional secrets that proud French jewelers aspired to learn from their English counterparts.