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1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (on white background)
1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (back detail shown)
1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (on dark background)
1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (side profile view)
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1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch

1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (on white background)
1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (back detail shown)
1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (on dark background)
1890s Orientalist Diamond Brooch (side profile view)
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A 19th century brooch in the form of an Arab man with a diamond studded turban-- a product of the Victorian era Orientalism, which fetishized Asia, Northern Africa, and the Middle East as generically "exotic" and often conflated various cultures and aesthetics. As an art movement, Orientalism inspired many 19th century painters, but much less common is jewelry. The brooch has incredibly fine detail, and is beautifully made in bloomed 14K gold-- a process that produces a matte surface of high karat gold. Probably American made, and dating to around 1890.

Materials

14K Gold and Mine Cut Diamonds

Date

1890s

Condition

Very Good.

Size

1-1/8 x 1 Inch