Gold and ruby dragonfly pendant “Evanie”

Description

This new TransfÓ or transformation signed ÓNÍSÌ PARIS is an old brooch from the Art Nouveau period (1890 to 1910) in 18-carat gold transformed into a pendant. Decorated with a dragonfly motif set with a 0.2-carat brilliant-cut ruby in a bezel setting, it features a finely chiseled barrel and antennae at the end set with 0.01-carat rubies in bezel setting. A romantic and delicate piece with unique symbolism.
Size: 3cm x 3.7cm
Weight: 2.66g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: A symbol of transformation, freedom and renewal, the dragonfly occupies a special place in Art Nouveau jewelry, an artistic movement that reached its peak between 1895 and 1905. Fascinated by nature and its organic shapes, the jewelers of this era drew their inspiration from insects, flowers and fantastic creatures. With its delicate, translucent wings, slender body and changing reflections, the dragonfly became one of the emblematic motifs of the movement, particularly through the creations of René Lalique. Associated with metamorphosis and lightness, it also embodies the ephemeral beauty of nature and the passage of time. Today, antique jewelry depicting dragonflies remains particularly sought after, appreciated for its poetry, finesse and symbolism of freedom and transformation.