Beautifully ornate large Art Nouveau brooch featuring a deeply faceted hexagonal red glass stone, prong set in an intricate openwork gold-washed brass frame. The swirling foliate design captures the organic curves typical of early 1900s Art Nouveau jewelry. The reverse has a simple C-shaped clasp and extended pin, consistent with turn-of-the-century construction.

Details:

Era: circa 1900–1915 (Art Nouveau / Edwardian)

Metal: gold-washed or gilt brass

Stone: large faceted deep glass (amber-colored)

Closure: C-clasp with extended pin

Size: approx. 3” x 2.5” (large statement piece)

Condition: very good vintage condition; minor wear to finish and expected patina, minor surface wear to the stone

Style: romantic, feminine, organic Art Nouveau; ideal for collectors or period costume