Art Nouveau Dragonfly Brooch
An art-inspired brooch makes a unique gift for her.
Our dazzling dragonfly echoes an exquisite Art Nouveau brooch by Edgar Bense in The Met collection. Created in Paris around 1890, the original dragonfly is remarkable for its delicate, translucent wings, which exemplify an enameling technique called plique-à-jour. By applying enamel to openwork wire cells without a backing, Bense created a transparent effect reminiscent of stained glass.
Read our blog post here to learn more about the artwork that inspired our jewelry.
An art-inspired brooch makes a unique gift for her.
Our dazzling dragonfly echoes an exquisite Art Nouveau brooch by Edgar Bense in The Met collection. Created in Paris around 1890, the original dragonfly is remarkable for its delicate, translucent wings, which exemplify an enameling technique called plique-à-jour. By applying enamel to openwork wire cells without a backing, Bense created a transparent effect reminiscent of stained glass.
Read our blog post here to learn more about the artwork that inspired our jewelry.
- 18K gold plate
- Rhodium
- Cubic zirconia
- Czech crystal
- Cultured freshwater pearls
- 3 1/8''L x 1 3/4''W
- Clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft, clean cloth