Georgian Large Gold & Silver Emerald & Old Mine Cut Diamond En Tremblant Flower Brooch

This is a spectacular 9ct. gold and silver Georgian brooch that was made circa 1800-1820. In the centre is a cut down collet set flower set with a rectangular cut emerald surrounded by six cut down collet set rectangular cushion cut diamonds. The diamond set flower stem leads on to multiple stems secured by a bow and all set with graduated old mine cut diamonds. It is called an “En tremblant” brooch because the flower is on a fine gold wire and it moves. There are also two fine sprigs that move.

“En tremblant” is a French term meaning “to tremble,” used to describe jewellery featuring parts, such as floral motifs, mounted on a spring or a thin wire to create movement when worn. This technique, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, causes the piece to quiver with the wearer’s motion, making it appear larger and more sparkly, particularly under candlelight

A rare brooch to wear with care.