Vintage French Brooch, Pearls & Rough Rubies Necklace
Vintage French Brooch, Pearls & Rough Rubies Necklace
Vintage 1930s French Floral Brooch Necklace - Rough Rubies and Dyed Stick Pearls - Gold‑Tone Daisy & Rose Pendant
A striking artisan necklace built around an authentic French brooch from the early 1930s. The round gold‑tone brooch features a beautifully detailed daisy and rose floral motif, finished with its original trombone clasp and crafted in the sculptural metalwork characteristic of the period.
To highlight the brooch’s warm tone and floral design, the necklace is constructed with two distinct strands:
• one strand of purple‑pink dyed stick pearls, and
• one strand of rough rubies.
The strands are intentionally kept separate, creating a vivid contrast between the organic luster of the pearls and the raw, textural presence of the rubies. This dual‑strand structure frames the brooch beautifully and gives the necklace a refined, contemporary asymmetry. The brooch is worn slightly off‑center for a sculptural, modern effect.
The necklace is finished with vermeil spacers and a vermeil toggle clasp, and it carries your EM signature tag in Etruscan alphabet for Elisabeth Michel‑Meyrueix.
This is an artisan one‑off design, created around a vintage element and built with new gemstone and pearl components.
The vintage brooch is in very good condition with light age‑appropriate wear. All necklace components (pearls, rubies, findings) are new
Details
• Vintage French brooch, early 1930s
• Gold‑tone metal with daisy and rose motif
• Original trombone clasp
• One strand of dyed stick pearls
• One strand of rough rubies
• Vermeil spacers and toggle clasp
• EM signature tag (Etruscan alphabet) Artisan one‑off design
• Dimensions: Necklace length: 17" Brooch diameter: 1 3/4"
• Brooch: vintage very good condition; necklace components: new
Stone Properties: Rough rubies are traditionally associated with vitality, courage, and emotional strength. Their natural, unpolished texture is believed to carry a grounding, raw energy that supports motivation and heart‑centered clarity.
A statement piece that blends French vintage charm with contemporary artisan design. Beautiful with a simple dress, silk blouse, or evening knit, and especially striking when styled with warm neutrals or deep jewel tones. The off‑center brooch placement adds a sculptural, gallery‑like presence that makes this necklace ideal for special events, art openings, or occasions where a unique, conversation‑worthy piece is desired. A meaningful choice for collectors of French vintage jewelry and lovers of handcrafted gemstone designs.
Elisabeth Michel-Meyrueix’s unique jewelry showcases antique or vintage pieces mixed with semi-precious stones and precious metals.
This necklace preserves an authentic 1930s French brooch by integrating it into a new, wearable design. Reworking vintage elements reduces waste and honors the craftsmanship of past eras while creating a piece meant to be enjoyed for years to come.
Gift-ready packaging included.
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