Brooch is designed as a winged fairy nymph – her figure is highly rendered in gold
With spread wings of glossed translucent and iridescent plique-a-jour and guilloche style enamel
Exhibiting no loss of ombré green, yellow, purple, pink, and blue color
Bezel set with old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.18 carat – G color with SI clarity
Completed by a pin stem with closure and a hooked bale for an optional drop
Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold
Maker’s mark for Whiteside & Blank
Circa: 1905
Similar piece is on view at The Newark Museum
Published on the cover of The Glitter & The Gold
Measures: 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 inches
Total weight: 10.8 grams
Prolific. Nouveau. Staple.