Gorgeous - Vintage Silver Tone Enamelled Peacock Brooch (VBR323)

Gorgeous - Vintage Silver Tone Enamelled Peacock Brooch (VBR323)

$95.00

Gorgeous - Vintage Silver Tone Enamelled Peacock Brooch. This gorgeous brooch is crafted from a silver toned metal. The brooch features vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This brooch is comprised of a wonderful substantial silver toned peacock, which is adorned by beautiful green and teal blue enamelling. The enamel work has a glittering effect, which adds sparkle and beauty to the piece. The brooch features a pin, and rotary locking mechanism, in perfect working order. This vintage brooch is a fantastic statement piece, which is versatile, and looks fabulous on a pashmina scarf, coat, or your favourite attire.

History: Enamel jewelry, with its origins in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece boasts a rich history, evolving through the Byzantine Empire, Renaissance, and into modern times, with techniques like cloisonné and champlevé shaping its artistic expression.

Peacock symbolism includes royalty, divinity, power, beauty, and pride, but can also represent immortality, resurrection, and eternal life In different cultures, the peacock symbolizes things like sovereignty and rank in China, immortality and the "all-seeing eye" of God in early Christianity, and various deities in Hinduism. Its vibrant, eye-like spots often signify wisdom, awareness, and spiritual understanding.

Measurements: Brooch 55.00 mm x 45.00 mm

Weight: 17.90 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Asia

DDate: Circa 1990