{"product_id":"italian-dragonfly-brooch-coral-pearl-light-transmitting-plique-a-jour-style-enamel","title":"Italian Dragonfly Brooch | Coral, Pearl \u0026 Light-Transmitting Plique-à-Jour-Style Enamel","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"79\" data-section-id=\"1jh9wuj\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:11Pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\" style=\"font-size:11Pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"271\"\u003eVintage Italian 800 Silver Dragonfly Brooch | Coral, Cultured Pearl \u0026amp; Light-Transmitting Plique-à-Jour-Style Enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eGraceful and beautifully detailed, this vintage Italian dragonfly brooch showcases exceptional craftsmanship with iridescent translucent enamel wings, a luminous cultured pearl body, and natural coral eyes. Crafted in \u003cstrong data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"610\"\u003e800 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the brooch bears the Italian maker's mark \u003cstrong data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"668\"\u003e79 GE 800\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as the work of a silversmith registered in Genoa, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eThe dragonfly's wings display brilliant blue and green iridescence and \u003cstrong data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"827\"\u003etransmit light when viewed against a light source\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing the delicate stained-glass effect associated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eplique-à-jour-style enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The enamel remains largely intact, with only minor losses consistent with the age and inherently delicate nature of this enamel technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eThe dragonfly's body is formed by a cultured pearl with attractive luster, while tiny coral cabochons provide vivid red eyes. The segmented abdomen and finely detailed wings capture the elegance of a dragonfly in flight, making this a striking piece for collectors of vintage silver jewelry, fine enamels, or nature-inspired designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eA wonderful example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship that is equally beautiful displayed in a collection or worn as a statement accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1604\" data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size:11Pt;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-section-id=\"if9nhd\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eVintage Italian dragonfly brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"1ixpn8m\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eStamped 79 GE 800\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1683\" data-section-id=\"2vykca\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003eSolid 800 silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1719\" data-section-id=\"bkjx6r\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003eItalian maker registered in Genoa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1741\" data-section-id=\"9txvei\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003eCultured pearl body\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1762\" data-section-id=\"1ikidi8\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003eNatural coral eyes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1800\" data-section-id=\"2lyoht\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003eIridescent translucent enamel wings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1892\" data-section-id=\"1h7h7vj\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eWings exhibit the light-transmitting characteristics associated with plique-à-jour enamel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1917\" data-section-id=\"k1lusn\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003eRoll-over safety clasp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Dimensions: approximately 2\"(w) x 1.7\"(l) x .5\"(d)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1936\" data-section-id=\"tzwuah\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003eMid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2054\" data-section-id=\"148if6y\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003eVery good vintage condition with minor enamel losses consistent with age and the delicate nature of the enamel work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigner\u003c\/b\u003e = Circa 1920s-1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e = 800 Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetal Finish\u003c\/b\u003e = Warm Patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGemstone\u003c\/b\u003e = Cultured Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/b\u003e = Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGem Color\u003c\/b\u003e = White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2nd Gemstone\u003c\/b\u003e = Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2nd Shape\/Cut\u003c\/b\u003e = Round Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2nd Gem Color\u003c\/b\u003e = Orange-Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight (Grams)\u003c\/b\u003e = 5.36G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e = 2\"(w) x 1.7\"(l)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e = Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item Number: \u003c\/b\u003e\n20785-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item ID: \u003c\/b\u003e\n109526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Category: \u003c\/b\u003e\nBrooch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This item has been inspected and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist NAJA Appraiser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDiamond origin is tested using a GIA iD100 Gem Testing Device. Unless indicated otherwise, all diamonds are to be considered natural, earth-mined diamonds. All man-made, laboratory-grown, laboratory-created, or synthetic diamonds are well marked on the price tag as well as in the website description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits. All gemstone weights and measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated, colored gemstones may have commonly used clarity and color enhancing treatments per industry standards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nProspective buyers should note that all jewelry we sell is 'used' and will likely have some amount of wear, we warranty that the item will be essentially as we have described it, but no other warranties are expressed or implied, and all items are sold 'as is'.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circa 1920s-1940s","offers":[{"title":"2\"(w) x 1.7\"(l)","offer_id":53403626996012,"sku":"20785-10","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7862\/1996\/files\/0c7623231704fcbc3ce3eac23b48047f.jpg?v=1783286346","url":"https:\/\/upscaleconsignment.com\/products\/italian-dragonfly-brooch-coral-pearl-light-transmitting-plique-a-jour-style-enamel","provider":"Upscale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}