Description

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE LEAF MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN 14 KARAT GOLD. 

THE MAGNIFICENT JEWEL FEATURES A WONDROUS PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL LEAF WITH FABULOUS SHADES OF LAVENDER, BLUE AND GREEN ENAMEL WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY DESIGN WITHIN THE LEAF TO CREATE THE VEINS OF THE LEAF.  THE PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL GIVES THE BROOCH THE DIAPHANOUS EFFECT OF A STAINED GLASS WINDOW. 

THE BROOCH IS SO FULL OF THE DELIGHTS OF NATURE AND NATURE INSPIRED JEWELS ARE ALL THE RAGE TODAY.  THE COMBINATION OF THE JEWEL TONE PASTEL COLORS OF THE ENAMEL WITH THE GORGEOUS DESIGN IN 14 KARAT GOLD CREATES A TRUE MASTERPIECE OF THE ART NOUVEAU PERIOD.

PLIQUE-A-JOUR is a French term that translates to “letting in the daylight” and defines a type of transparent enamel that has no backing.  Creating Plique jewels requires a master artisan with extraordinary skills.  Plique jewels are highly sought after and beloved by collectors.  
Similar to a stained glass window, the design has a metal outline filled with various colored transparent, glass-like enamels.  First discovered in the 15th century by Benvenuto Cellini, plique-à-jour was rediscovered in France circa 1900 and soared to new heights during the Art Nouveau period. Rene Lalique created his unrivaled plique-à-jour jewels by hand.
Plique-à-jour provides a natural translucency, similar to that found in nature, which makes it ideal for rendering leaves, flowers, insect wings and other gossamer illusions. This technique highlights and features the play-of-color provided by light passing through the enamel. Undoubtedly, plique-à-jour was a critical innovation in developing the Art Nouveau aesthetic in jewelry.
  
The brooch is 1 7/8 inches (48mm) wide and 15mm tall.
The brooch is 14 Karat Gold.  

Treat yourself or a loved one to a treasure to cherish for generations and one which will only increase in value over time!

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This auction is only for the Plique Leaf Brooch.

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