{"product_id":"vintage-flower-brooch-18k-yellow-gold-blue-sapphire-italy-ca-1970","title":"Vintage Flower Brooch 18k Yellow Gold \u0026 Blue Sapphire, Italy ca. 1970","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18K Yellow Gold Italian Floral Brooch with Blue Sapphires – ca. 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA beautifully sculptural vintage Italian brooch, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed as a fully dimensional blooming flower. The piece showcases exceptional mid-century Italian goldsmithing, with hand-engraved petals that catch and diffuse the light, creating remarkable depth, warmth, and movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 natural blue sapphires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sapphire Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.37 carats total weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.25 inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional hinged pin and secure clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt the center of the composition, seven vivid blue sapphires form a floral cluster, providing a striking contrast against the rich golden tones of the gold. Surrounding them, layered petals are individually formed and meticulously engraved by hand, a technique strongly associated with high-quality Italian jewelry of the 1960s–1970s. The satin-brushed and softly burnished surfaces create a lifelike, organic texture that elevates the brooch beyond a simple accessory into a miniature work of wearable art.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis brooch exemplifies the bold yet elegant aesthetic of Italian design from the era—luxurious, expressive, and confidently sculptural. Substantial in weight and presence, it wears beautifully on a lapel, coat, dress, or even as a statement piece on a silk scarf.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellentvintage condition, with original vintage patina intact. The sapphires are secure, and the clasp functions properly. A striking and collectible example of mid-century Italian gold craftsmanship.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Time \u0026 Tide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033833341062,"sku":"B289","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/7109\/4918\/files\/IMG_2345_2902820.jpg?v=1767716225","url":"https:\/\/timeandtidejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-flower-brooch-18k-yellow-gold-blue-sapphire-italy-ca-1970","provider":"Time \u0026 Tide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}