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Title: Pierrot Lunaire Vintage BROOCH 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Estate Jewelry

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EORBRAQE Diamond 18k old Hebe Brooch Pendant

A whimsical vintage brooch made of 18k gold and enamel, featuring diamonds.
The brooch portrays a character from a poem called Pierrot Lunaire (Pierrot in the Moonlight). The poem was adapted into an opera, and it is likely that a scene from the show inspired this beautiful artistic piece.
Pierrot’s figure originates from the commedia dell'arte tradition. The character of Pierrot is typically depicted as a sad clown, embodying the archetype of the melancholic artist.
The clown is dressed in a gown made of opalescent enamel. The open-work collar is amazingly crafted in gold by applying various techniques such as wax carving and casting. The mime is wearing a reddish-brown enamel hat and enamel shoes of the same color. The hands and head are beautifully sculpted out of polished gold. Pierrot sits on the white gold crescent moon encrusted with diamonds.
This gorgeous vintage brooch is a special piece that showcases an exceptional artistry and craftsmanship.
The vintage Pierrot brooch is made of 18 karat yellow and white gold, enamel and accented with single cut diamonds (-H color, VS clarity, approximately 0.50 carat total weight).
The vintage brooch measures 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” x ½” (5.8 x 4.5 x 1.4 cm) and weighs 38.9 grams.
The brooch is stamped with hallmark for 18 karat gold and French import hallmarks.

n great condition; wear consistent with age and use (please see pictures for details).
About Enamel ewelry:
Enamel jewelry is beloved for its glossy, colorful appearance. The material started to be in use in China and Persia back to the 1200s. t flourished again during the Art Nouveau era and had its comeback in the 1970s.
Multiple iconic pieces, such as Panthere De Cartier, Webb Kingdom Collection or the VCA pieces from 1920s are still sought after. Today enamel is also widely used in jewelry design.
Enamel is a specifically formulated glass powder, or a paste applied to a metal. After the application it gets heated up to 950°C.
Here are some of the most popular enameling techniques in jewelry making:
- Plique-a-our t’s the most complicated to execute among enameling techniques. Plique-a-our was especially popular among such Art Nouveau artists as Rene Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Peter Carl Faberge. The name can be translated from French as “to let light in”. The method allows light to go through the piece and make it glow. t’s done by applying the enamel powder in between the little metal sections while using the foil to hold it together. After the enamel solidifies, the foil gets removed. This process creates a stained-glass appearance with delicate colors and lights coming from within.
- Cloisonné Cloisonné – or hard enamel – is done by layering enamel past the metal line. But first the design is stamped into a metal base. Then it gets polished down to the level of the metal. Due to the lengthier process, Cloisonné is considered more durable and higher quality.
- Meenakari This technique begins with the design being engraved onto metal. Then the enamel fills the etchings. To achieve a vibrant color that meenakari jewelry is famous for, the piece is polished with organic acids. A layer of transparent enamel finalizes the process.

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Pierrot Lunaire Vintage BROOCH 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Estate Jewelry

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