细节
PAIR OF GEM-SET AND GOLD LEAF BROOCHES
One, the sculpted 18K gold leaf inset with oval, cushion and circular-cut tourmalines, peridots and topazes, in varying shades of pink and green; and the other, of smaller similar design, circa 19xx
Larger brooch signed by René Boivin
Smaller brooch with maker's mark for xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Whether depicted naturalistically or abstractly, jewelry inspired by plant motifs has always been popular. René Boivin designed his first clip based on an orchid in 1905. There followed examples with foxgloves and flower clusters. In the mid 1930's, Madame Boivin, who brought fascinating leaves collected on her walks into the studio, encouraged the designer, Juliette Moutard, to create jewelry based on this source. The plane tree leaf was introduced in 1937 followed within a few years by the lilac leaf, set with gemstones. Since leaves are predominantly green, tourmalines and peridots were the natural stones to decorate the surface, accented with other colors as on the illustrated brooches.
For more information and illustrations of other flower and leaf jewelry, see Francoise Cailles, René Boivin Jeweller, 1994, pp. 221-267.
One, the sculpted 18K gold leaf inset with oval, cushion and circular-cut tourmalines, peridots and topazes, in varying shades of pink and green; and the other, of smaller similar design, circa 19xx
Larger brooch signed by René Boivin
Smaller brooch with maker's mark for xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Whether depicted naturalistically or abstractly, jewelry inspired by plant motifs has always been popular. René Boivin designed his first clip based on an orchid in 1905. There followed examples with foxgloves and flower clusters. In the mid 1930's, Madame Boivin, who brought fascinating leaves collected on her walks into the studio, encouraged the designer, Juliette Moutard, to create jewelry based on this source. The plane tree leaf was introduced in 1937 followed within a few years by the lilac leaf, set with gemstones. Since leaves are predominantly green, tourmalines and peridots were the natural stones to decorate the surface, accented with other colors as on the illustrated brooches.
For more information and illustrations of other flower and leaf jewelry, see Francoise Cailles, René Boivin Jeweller, 1994, pp. 221-267.