Bidspirit auction | Russian Gold, Enamel and Diamond

Russian Gold, Enamel and Diamond Brooch in the Form of Lily - Russian Gold, Enamel and Diamond Brooch in the Form of Lily Moscow, circa 1900 Gold, enamel, 5 diamonds (3.5 - 4 mm diameter of 4 diamonds, 3.3 mm diameter of 1 diamond). Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm. An elegant gold brooch in the form of a lily of the valley sprig, the leaves enameled in translucent green and the ribbon in blue. The flowers are set with old-cut diamonds mounted in silver-topped gold. Marked on the reverse with Moscow assay marks and maker’s initials. The naturalistic design, delicate modeling, and subtle use of enamel place this jewel firmly within the Art Nouveau (Modern Style) tradition that flourished in Russia at the turn of the 20th century.