Art Nouveau Iris Pin | 14k Gold Iris Flower Pin rose pendant It is solid 14k gold

It is solid 14k gold (unmarked

Victorians were fascinated with naturalism and brought their flora and fauna indoors in the form of terrariums and small greenhouses

and yellow gold petals and a glistening 0

however there is a slight bit of loss to the black enamel on the shoulders of the band and one of the pearls is a later replacement (added by carving a small hole on the underside of the ring)

The charm measures 1 inches from top to bottom by 0

Art Nouveau Iris Pin | 14k Gold Iris Flower Pin rose pendant It is solid 14k goldThe languid curves and stylized floral motif of this pin are classic Art Nouveau. Made by Bippart & Co. of Newark, NJ, this brooch displays many of the hallmarks of fine artistry and craftsmanship that made Bippart a renowned jewelry manufacturer around the turn of the last century. Fashioned of a buttery yellow gold and textured to add a dramatic effect, the stylized iris motif is accented by whimsically placed seed pearls. This pin contains the