Antique Vintage Nouveau 14k Gold Filled GF Enamel Floral Ribbon Dress Clip 31.1g

Description

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Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
31.1 grams
Metal Type:
14k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material:
Taille d'Epargne enamel
Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Length:
2.05" & 2.07"
Width:
1.26" & 1.29"
Collectible Type:
Dress clips
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era
Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
The face of the clip features hand-applied Taille d'Epargne enamel in a deep black hue
Each dress clip was created in the likeness of a bent ribbon, and is adorned with elegant floral and foliate motifs
A hinged clip clasp completes each clip, which was designed for wear on dresses
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is minor wear to the enamel in some areas, which does not affect wear. One of the clips also does not close tightly; this can easily be repaired by your local jeweler. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”  This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Taille d’Epargne, sometimes called black enamel tracery, is a variation of enameling where lines are engraved directly into the metal to form a design. These lines are then filled with opaque enamel, usually black, to emphasize the engraving. This technique was often used to decorate bracelets, watch cases, chatelaines, and mourning jewelry. This method of enameling was popular through the mid-1850s.
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