Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 18k Rose Gold Russian Demantoid Garnet Brooch Pin

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Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 18k Rose Gold Russian Demantoid Garnet Brooch Pin:
$224.01

We’re Re-branding!Over the past few years, we have outgrown our name Aumia Gold and Silver Jewelry. We are so much more than those two things and we felt a change in name, to A Beautiful Time Antiquities, was best for our future as a company. Our shop will see some updates in design as we gradually make this change, the biggest of which will be the name of our shop changing to ABeautifulTime on October 1st. The only thing we ask of you is patience as we get through any hiccups that may come up and to make sure to follow our store so you don’t miss out on any of our great pieces. This re-brand will also allow us to expand our collection to bring you even more of the rare, beautiful, and timeless pieces you are accustomed to seeing. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!
The Piecesale Estimate:$1,000 - $2,000
Age Circa: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings: Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed
Country of Origin:Russia
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:2.5 Grams
Metal Type:18k Rose Gold
Metal Melt Value:$80.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: --
Main Stone:Demantoid Garnet
Main Stone Measurements/Color:.88 Ct, Vibrantcolor and matrix throughout the stones
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --
Stone Treatment: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Top stone is Old Time Cushion cut, bottom stone is Old European Cut
Item Measurements: 0.50\" long by 1.75\" wide
Pin/Brooch Style: Bar Pin with dangle
Closure Type:C clasp
Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece so it can be worn as a pendant.
Notable Features: This beautiful rarity would have been handmade in Russia, with the Garnets being sourced from the famous Ural mountains. This very rare type of Garnet was usually reserved for the very rich, including being a favorite of the Russian Tsars. The brooch is made in the Bar style with a old time Cushion Cut & Old European Cut natural Demantoid Garnet. When you look into these stones, they have that highly desired tourmaline-like matrix with a beautiful hue. Matched with the solid Rose Gold in the setting and design of the brooch, it truly is a one of a kind piece of history.
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
*Display items do not come with purchase, item only, unless otherwise noted.*The HistoryThis beautiful piece was made during the Art Nouveau Period. The Art Nouveau period was famous for it\'s timeless handcrafted design work! The Art Nouveau Era was also called \"La Belle Epoque\" which in French translates to \"A Beautiful Time\".
During the Art Nouveau period, organic world based designs were popular, long flowing lines, hair, vines, or bug types of jewelry. This piece is a classic example of this period in jewelry history.
Demantoid garnets were first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in the mid 1800s, along the shores of the Bobrovka River. Today, these Russian demantoids are considered among the rarest treasures among gemstone collectors.
These Russian beauties were extremely popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Admired as the most elite among gemstones, they were incorporated frequently into the delicate works of Russia’s royal jeweler, Peter Carl Faberge.
As so often happens, the onset of war put a kibosh on luxury goods, and the demantoid might have been lost were it not for the foresight of the great George Frederick Kunz. The Russian mines were nearly exhausted by 1905, and by 1917 the onset of the Revolutionary War in Russia put a near-end to demantoid production.
Thankfully, Mr. Kunz, the premiere gemstone buyer for Tiffany’s during the late 1800s, saved the demantoid from obscurity. On a trip financed by J. Pierpont Morgan, Mr. Kunz traveled to the Ural Mountains and bought up every bit of rough demantoid garnet available for purchase. Those precious green stones were faceted and subsequently found their way into many of Tiffany & Co.’s Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces.

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