Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Beautiful 18k Gold Ruby & Enamel Floral Tulip Pin / Brooch
Regular price
$784.80
Presented is a beautiful 18 karat gold, ruby and multi-colored enamel pin or brooch. This is an Italian piece, dating to around the 1960s-1970s. The pin is done in the form of a bouquet of flowers, maybe tulips. There are four flowers, each with a different color enamel: blue, green, yellow, and orange. Emerging from each flower is a little ruby-tipped stem. The leaves of the flowers are alternatingly done in green enamel or bare gold with a textured, veined design. The pin has a rollover style safety clasp.
The pin is in great overall condition. The green enamel on one leaf has a slight loss near the tip. The orange enamel on flower may have some tiny losses, but it's hard to be sure given the natural variation in color of the enamel. The clasp functions well and closes securely. There are no breaks and no repairs.
The pin is stamped with 18k and Italy on the back.
The pin measures about 2 5/8 inches across.
The pin weighs 8.9 grams.
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