Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch faience within a picture frame border

within a picture frame border

and the stones are a gorgeous pale milky blue colour

a tantalising glimpse of what they would go on to experience in eternity

Central stones are faceted Rock Crystal

Length retracted: 4

Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch faience within a picture frame borderDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 An exceptional carved jade brooch dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920, although the jade itself is older, Chinese origin, likely carved in mid 19th century. The craftsmanship is exceptional, characterised by opium poppies and foliage. It's set in a platinum mount with diamond and milligrain "asterisks" at the top and bottom. After the Qing court was dissolved in 1912, many articles ended up in the USA and Europe, and