French Art Nouveau Muse Relief Brooch in 18ct Gold silver brooch c1890 set with alternating rubies and

set with alternating rubies and diamonds

Guard chains of this length were originally worn looped through a buttonhole to secure a pocket watch or locket

Era: Edwardian / Arts & Crafts

The setting frames the stone between bold parallel yellow gold rails against a darker patinated gold shank

Dimensions: 18mm x 41mm

French Art Nouveau Muse Relief Brooch in 18ct Gold silver brooch c1890 set with alternating rubies andAn exquisite example of French Art Nouveau artistry, c. 1900. This 18ct yellow gold brooch features a high relief "repouss" depiction of a classical muse with a lyre, rendered with the soft, flowing lines characteristic of the Belle poque. The gold possesses a beautiful "bloomed" matte finish, accented by delicate diamond highlights along the muses neckline. The level of detailfrom the intricate tresses of her hair to the curvature of the lyreis