1890s Portuguese column carnelian brooch

This is a special column brooch from Portugal in the 1890s. It is made of 19k gold and decorated with enamel. The Gemstone are pearls and carnelian. The structure of the work is three-dimensional and complex, like a building with carved beams and painted pillars. It is made of thick 19k gold, and its color remains bright and luxurious after hundreds of years. The extremely symmetrical design allows the work to present a balance of classical restraint with rich outlines and gorgeous and thick materials. Black enamel is painted between the totem lines on both sides and the grooves of the arch structure, deepening the three-dimensional sense and layering, while the deep red enamel lines echo the rich but translucent carnelian at both ends. The English name carnelian can be traced back to a plant called European Dogwood (scientific name: Cornus mas). This plant has bright, full and rich bright red fruits that are similar in color to carnelian. The inlay method of carnelian beads on the work is relatively labor-intensive. A thin needle-shaped metal rod is used to penetrate it and then cap it at the end point. Therefore, the spherical shape can be well fixed without covering too much Gemstone volume. jewelry. In addition to the basic concave card slot, the pin structure on the back also has a semi-rotating mechanism, which can completely close the opening, making it safer to wear. This kind of mechanism allows the work to be used as a brooch and can also be paired with a pocket watch chain to become a pendant or an extension of the chain. It can be displayed in real photos when worn. Do you think the pocket watch chain is a bit short? This beautiful brooch will be a good helper for you! The work is in good preservation condition, with signs of normal oxidation and wear. The bottom of one carnelian has a bruise size of about 1mmx0.5mm, and part of the enamel has fallen off and is incomplete. It is a century-old antique and is not in new condition. Origin: Portugal Year: 1890s Material: 19k gold, enamel Gemstone: Pearl, carnelian Size: 3.2x0.9cm Weight: 2.91g Condition: The work is in good preservation condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear. One ruby has a 1mmx0.5mm bruised defect at the bottom, and part of the enamel has fallen off and is incomplete. It is an antique that is over a hundred years old and is not in new condition. Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you buy one piece of jewelry." In Taiwan, all shipments are "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.