Diamond and Ruby Portrait Brooch with Crown and Swing Drop
Diamond and ruby portrait brooch, circa 1910, centring a glazed compartment with a portrait miniature framed by an openwork scroll and shield-shaped surround millegrain-set with old mine-cut diamonds, surmounted by a crown decorated with similarly cut diamonds and calibre-cut rubies terminating on a swing drop collet-set with diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.10 carats, approximately 2.36 in. x 1.57 in., later brooch pin and swing drop, mounted in 18ct gold and platinum.
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- Openwork in Jewellery - Openwork, also known as pierced work, is a decorative technique used in jewellery making that involves removing or cutting out sections of metal from a piece of jewellery to create a pattern or design. This technique can be used in a wide range of jewellery styles, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.
Openwork jewellery can be made using a variety of different techniques, including hand carving, sawing, and laser cutting. The design can be simple or complex, and can feature a range of different shapes and motifs, from delicate floral patterns to bold geometric designs.
One of the advantages of openwork jewellery is that it can add visual interest and depth to a piece without adding a lot of weight or bulk. This can be particularly appealing in larger pieces, such as necklaces and bracelets, where heavy materials can be uncomfortable to wear. - Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- brooches, design or type
- brooches, diamond - diamond and ruby 440
- brooches, gold - gold with rubies 686
- miniatures - portrait, in jewellery 116
