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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau: Pre 1900: Item # 1497130

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A French Art Nouveau 18K gold and diamond stickpin in the form of a mythological beast, perhaps a serpent-like dragon called a “vouivre,” which was reputed to be particularly vicious but easily terrified by naked humans . The creature grasps a small rose cut diamond in its open jaws. Mythological beasts of all sorts were particularly popular in French Art Nouveau jewelry. The pin stem bears French 18K gold hallmarks.

• Origin: France, ca. 1890
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: head, 9/16” x 3/4"; overall length, 2-11/16”
• Weight: 1.6 g.
Approximate Diamond Weight: .03 ct.