Art Nouveau JUGENDSTIL Opal, Emerald, Garnet & Pink Malachite Glass Purse Brooch Tortoiseshell and the facets are crisp

and the facets are crisp

and at 15g it has a pleasing presence on the wrist

The natural matrix is visible at the back

MEASUREMENTS: Slider measures 25

There is some light surface wear present to the back of the Garnet's settings

Art Nouveau JUGENDSTIL Opal, Emerald, Garnet & Pink Malachite Glass Purse Brooch Tortoiseshell and the facets are crispDescription: A beautiful Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) purse brooch in cool toned Silver, its horizontal bar suspending a double chained oval drop alive with softly radiating foliate detail. The sculptural relief and graceful lines are quintessential of the period, with an engraved monogram adding a personal flourish. Colour sings through cabochon gems: a pastel Opal, vivid Emerald and rich Garnet are complemented by a charming Pink Malachite glass accent,