Thursday, January 19, 2012

Mastery of Design: The Tudor Rose Brooch, 1830-40

This and all related images from:
The Victoria & Albert Museum


I know I’ve written about this brooch before, but I really like it and it’s in keeping with the situation today. Made between 1830 and 1840, this brooch is in the form of a Tudor rose. Bright gold, is pavé-set with turquoises, rubies, emeralds and pearls.

When originally made, this would have been the central ornament from a bracelet. Unfortunately, when this section was converted into a brooch, the rest of the bracelet was lost. The reverse of the piece has been fitted with a locket.





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