18K Gold, Silver, Ruby, Pearl and Rose-Cut Diamond Brooch, Art Nouveau

Paris, early 20th century. Chandeliers dance in the halls of the Opéra Garnier, reflecting off the mirrored walls. The air is filled with the scent of powder and perfume, and dresses made of silk muslins ripple like morning mist over the Seine. On the shoulder of one of the ladies, attached to the corset, an intricate brooch gleams – the quintessence of the Belle Époque, an era of beauty where art and craft met in perfect harmony.

Its form brings to mind a delicately unwinding ribbon, rippling in dance. Made of a combination of 750 gold and silver, it shimmers with the shine of rosette diamonds – stones that, instead of ostentatious sparkle, offer a subtle play of light, like stars in the Parisian sky. At the heart of the brooch, a pearl is placed, surrounded by a ruby ​​wreath – an accent that adds noble depth to the composition, reminiscent of crimson velvet theatre boxes and the red of wine in crystal goblets.

The flowing pearl drops emphasize the elegance and lightness of the form, in line with the style of the Belle Époque – an era in which jewelry was not just an ornament, but part of a poetic world of dreams and a refined lifestyle. This brooch is an echo of the times when every lady had her own secret, hidden under the shine of pearls and diamond sparkle.