Antique French Silver Plique-à-Jour Floral Brooch with Sapphires c. 1900 edwardian brooch The rich granite is mottled

The rich granite is mottled with black

and 20 mm in depth

This bangle has French hallmarks and a safety chain and test as 900 silver

The front of the cross is engraved with sprays of leaves

It has a subtle opulence

Antique French Silver Plique-à-Jour Floral Brooch with Sapphires c. 1900 edwardian brooch The rich granite is mottledThere is a refinement to this brooch that feels distinctly Belle poque; elegant, airy, and quietly sophisticated. Its petals glow in soft, translucent celadon tones, allowing light to pass through them like the finest stained glass. Set among the blossoms, sapphires flash a cool, crystalline blue, like dewdrops caught in morning light. The composition is delicate yet assured, graceful without excess, a jewel made for lace collars, silk blouses, and