{"product_id":"art-nouveau-plat-plique-a-jour-sapphire-diamond-emerald-dragonfly-pendant","title":"Art Nouveau Plat. Plique-À-Jour Sapphire, Diamond, \u0026 Emerald Dragonfly Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlique à Jour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\" is a French term that means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"letting in daylight\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e. The term refers to the jewelry technique in which enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing. This allows light to shine through the transparent or translucent enamel, forming a beautiful stained glass appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis incredible and colorful Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era dragonfly pendant is a wonderful example of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlique à Jour \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ecraft! Crafted in platinum, the wings of this dragonfly-shaped pendant are adorned with vibrant green and blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlique à Jour \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eenameling. The abdomen of the insect is represented by a bezel-set, oval cut sapphire, which has an approximate total carat weight of 2ct. The sapphire, which has not been treated with heat, displays a deep, luscious blue hue. The segmented abdomen and wings of the dragonfly are encrusted with bead-set rose cut diamonds. Together, the sparkling stones have an approximate total carat weight of .60ctw. The eyes of the bug are represented by 2, bezel-set, emerald cabochons, which display a striking green hue. The backside of the piece features a hook bail, which would allow the pendant to easily attach to a favorite platinum chain. A bold piece, this pendant would make a phenomenal addition to any Art Nouveau-era jewelry collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe pin has a total height of 1 1\/2\" and a width of 2\".\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe overall condition of the piece is excellent. There is no apparent damage to the platinum setting or plique à jour enameling. All of the stones are intact and securely set. The hook bail is intact and in working order.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A. Brandt + Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176542404847,"sku":"50352","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8307\/files\/50352_4344677.jpg?v=1792529504","url":"https:\/\/www.abrandtandson.com\/products\/art-nouveau-plat-plique-a-jour-sapphire-diamond-emerald-dragonfly-pendant","provider":"A. Brandt + Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}