Vintage Italian Bird Brooch with Enamel and Baroque Pearls in 18K Gold

A charming vintage 1960s brooch from Italy, designed as three enamelled birds perched closely together on a textured gold branch. Each bird is formed with a baroque pearl body and finished with vivid polychrome enamel in rich, shimmering tones. The playful composition and lively colour contrast give this sixties jewel a light-hearted character, while the natural irregularity of the pearls adds warmth and individuality to the piece.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Italy

Style
Vintage Sixties (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1960
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Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
three birds on a branch

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Enamelling is the process of fusing powdered glass to a surface by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and hardens into a smooth, durable, vitreous coating on metal, glass, or ceramic. The technique has been used since antiquity and appears in many cultures.

Precious stones
Three baroque pearls

Birthstones
Pearl is the birthstone (or month stone) for June.
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Hallmarks: Italian hallmarks 784 AL, indicating that the brooch was made in Alessandria, and 750, indicating 18 carat gold.
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Dimensions
4,52 cm (1,78 inch) x 2,00 cm (0,79 inch)
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Weight
14,10 gram (9,07 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26069-0303

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