A Sea Of Violets - Vintage Gold Plated Enamel Floral Cloisonné Brooch (VBR201)

A Sea Of Violets - Vintage Gold Plated Enamel Floral Cloisonné Brooch.  This gorgeous brooch is crafted from gold plate over metal. Featuring enamel-work, vintage Victorian Art Nouveau styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this brooch features beautiful purple flowers and green foliage. The flowers and leaves are adorned by exquisite enamel and pierce-work, which allows the design to stand out even more.. The border and frame of the gallery is gold plated , adding contrast and definition to the piece. The back of the brooch is gold plated, and features a pin and secure lock mechanism. The vintage brooch would make a perfect gift for that special someone who loves flowers or vintage jewelry.

History: Enameling dates as far back as 13th-century BC. Often made from precious metals with inlays of enamel, its history is traceable through jewelry, accessories, and numerous other works. There is no set destination of the practice's creation as it is documented over thousands of years from all over the world.

These Pre-Columbian smiths used alloys of copper with gold and silver known as tumbaga. However, it wasn't until 1805 that Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli invented electroplating.

The cloisonné technique originated in Egypt prior to 1800 B.C., beginning with gold ornaments inlaid with small pieces of genuine gemstones. It is commonly held that goldsmiths and glass workers collaborated to imitate these works using pieces of colored glass substituted for stones. 

The violet has been thought to symbolize modesty, faithfulness, everlasting love, innocence, remembrance.

Measurements: Brooch 58.00 mm x 41.00 mm 

Weight: Brooch 22.70 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1970