Mid-Century Italian Gilt and Crystal Beetle Brooch 3/7/26 luminous fragility of the glass

luminous fragility of the glass

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Mid-Century Italian Gilt and Crystal Beetle Brooch 3/7/26 luminous fragility of the glass1 3 4"L x 1 1 4" W x 1 2"H Discovered in Rome, this exceptional 1960s beetle brooch is a definitive expression of the Italian bijoux traditionwhere costume jewelry was elevated to the realm of high art. Sculptural and unapologetically bold, the piece features a highly dimensional, domed form cast in rich gold tones. The beetle's carapace is meticulously encrusted with a dense pavilion of pav set crystals that mimic the fire of brilliant cut diamonds,