{"product_id":"art-nouveau-flower-brooch-with-dogtooth-pearls-circa-1900-in-18ct-gold","title":"Art Nouveau 18 Carat Gold Flower Brooch with Dogtooth Pearls, Circa 1900","description":"\u003c!-- welcometext --\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAn Art Nouveau brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, circa 1900, formed as a whiplash spray of ribbons and a blossoming flower. Eight tapered pearls, often called ‘dogtooth’ pearls, are set as petals around a warm gold centre, their soft lustre playing against the lightly textured goldwork. A charming, sculptural jewel of the period. Unmarked, with safety chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCirca 1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 carat yellow gold (touchstone tested)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra information\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese unusual tapered pearls are often called “dogtooth pearls” in the jewellery trade, a descriptive term for elongated freshwater pearls shaped like small fangs or petals. Around 1900, such pearls were frequently used as stylised flower petals, because their soft lustre and gentle irregularity bring a natural, lively effect to the design. They are traditionally associated with North American river mussels, including the wider Mississippi River system, which supplied freshwater pearls used in antique and early twentieth century jewellery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- Precstones --\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrecious stones\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEight pearls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNo trace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- condition-weight-dimensions --\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e6.60 cm (2.60 inch) x 4.90 cm (1.93 inch)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e21.40 grams (13.76 dwt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--- END EMOTXT DO NOT REMOVE THIS LINE --\u003e\u003c!-- objectdescription --\u003e","brand":"Adin Fine Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57617035526531,"sku":"JDAD-25363-0274","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/25363-0274.p00_Art_20Nouveau_20Flower_20Brooch_20with_20Dogtooth_20Pearls_20_20circa_201900_20in_2018ct_20Gold-en.jpg?v=1773763492","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/art-nouveau-flower-brooch-with-dogtooth-pearls-circa-1900-in-18ct-gold","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}