Walter Lampl Vintage 14K Gold Plique A Jour Enamel Jeweled Dragonfly Brooch
This spectacular dragonfly is crafted of 14K yellow gold, with diamond eyes, diamonds on the abdomen, and a yellow citrine thorax. The wings are delicately enameled iin yellow and orange plique a jour, like tiny translucent stained glass windows. This is a spectacular early piece of fine Walter Lampl jewelry, marked WL 585 14K. The dragonfly's head/proboscis are looped beneath the piece so a chain can be added and the piece can be easily converted to a pendant necklace. Judging by the style, mark, and craftsmanship, this piece appears to date to circa 1930.
Measures 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 inch.
Safety clasp holds well. No damage to gold or stones. Stunning plique a jour enameling is entirely intact.
This spectacular dragonfly is crafted of 14K yellow gold, with diamond eyes, diamonds on the abdomen, and a yellow citrine thorax. The wings are delicately enameled iin yellow and orange plique a jour, like tiny translucent stained glass windows. This is a spectacular early piece of fine Walter Lampl jewelry, marked WL 585 14K. The dragonfly's head/proboscis are looped beneath the piece so a chain can be added and the piece can be easily converted to a pendant necklace. Judging by the style, mark, and craftsmanship, this piece appears to date to circa 1930.
Measures 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 inch.
Safety clasp holds well. No damage to gold or stones. Stunning plique a jour enameling is entirely intact.
This spectacular dragonfly is crafted of 14K yellow gold, with diamond eyes, diamonds on the abdomen, and a yellow citrine thorax. The wings are delicately enameled iin yellow and orange plique a jour, like tiny translucent stained glass windows. This is a spectacular early piece of fine Walter Lampl jewelry, marked WL 585 14K. The dragonfly's head/proboscis are looped beneath the piece so a chain can be added and the piece can be easily converted to a pendant necklace. Judging by the style, mark, and craftsmanship, this piece appears to date to circa 1930.
Measures 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 inch.
Safety clasp holds well. No damage to gold or stones. Stunning plique a jour enameling is entirely intact.