18K Gold, Vintage Diamond, Pearl and Blue Enamel Brooch

This brooch looks like a jewellery postcard from the past. Its elegant, Victorian style takes us back to an era full of romance, where every detail had its meaning. The .750 yellow gold creates a warm background for the diamonds, which sparkle like sparks of light, and for the delicate pearls - a symbol of purity and class. But it is the blue enamel that catches the eye and gives the brooch its unique character.

Enamel in jewellery is true magic - jewellers have used this technique for centuries to give gold colour, depth and soul. It was particularly popular in the Victorian era, often appearing in mourning jewellery or as a decoration full of symbolism. Blue enamel, like in this brooch, could mean loyalty, peace and lasting memory. There were many techniques of enamelling – from transparent cellular enamel, through the matte finish of champlevé enamel, to the incredibly intricate guilloché enamel, which gave the jewellery depth and three-dimensionality.

Although the brooch was created in the 1950s, its design harks back to bygone eras, combining old elegance with timeless beauty. This is jewellery that not only decorates, but tells a story – about the love of detail, about the art of goldsmithing and about how jewellery can be a carrier of emotions and memories.