Antique French Silver Plique-à-Jour Floral Brooch with Sapphires c. 1900 edwardian brooch The rich granite is mottled

The rich granite is mottled with black

Whether worn as a statement piece or cherished as a collector's gem

6 grams and measures 7 x 15 x 5 mm

The front of the cross is engraved with sprays of leaves

and 20 mm in depth

Antique French Silver Plique-à-Jour Floral Brooch with Sapphires c. 1900 edwardian brooch The rich granite is mottledThere is a refinement to this brooch that feels distinctly Belle poque; elegant, airy, and quietly sophisticated. Its petals glow in soft, translucent celadon tones, allowing light to pass through them like the finest stained glass. Set among the blossoms, sapphires flash a cool, crystalline blue, like dewdrops caught in morning light. The composition is delicate yet assured, graceful without excess, a jewel made for lace collars, silk blouses, and