OLIVER & BLOOMFIELD 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 18Kt Gold & Ruby
Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by Richard Oliver & Bloomfield.
This is a colorful and very rare pendant-brooch, created in New York City by Richard Oliver & Bloomfield during the Art Nouveau period, back in 1900. This piece is very unique and has been carefully crafted in the shape of a pansy flower in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with satin and polished finishes. It is embellished with applications of non-glossy powder enamel, with colors gradations of dark purple, purple, white and a hint of yellow, and mounted with a natural ruby.
The enamel work is exceptional and meticulous, far exceeding the details of the fibers and veins of the leaves. It is a little jewel with exquisite and exceptional details, Pansies flowers symbolize a hope that love should not be forgotten. It is fitted at the reverse with a horizontal hinged pin bar with a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch and a hinged retractable swivel ring to wear in a chain as a pendant.
Ruby: Mounted in the center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 round faceted cut ruby of about 0.50 carats.
Weight: 10.95 Grams (7.05 Dwt).
Measurements: 32 mm by 34 mm by 6 mm (1.26 x 1.34 x 0.24 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Richard Oliver & Bloomfield., the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows, "RICH'D OLIVER & BLOOMFIELD 18KT".
Richard Oliver & Bloomfield
Richard Oliver & Bloomfield are listed in New York as jewelry makers in 1896. They were located in 3 Maiden Lane in New York NY and were succeeded in business by Oliver & Davis before 1904.
The Edwardian Jewelry
This period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over England for only nine years, yet the style of jewelry known as “Edwardian” was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a bygone era of grace, elegance and the royalty the Edwardian era is named for.
Collateral: This pendant brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Richard Oliver & Bloomfield flower pendant-brooch is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The ruby is secured in the setting and the enamel is perfect. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P121724MSEM/.2632
