1900s French Art Nouveau Enameled Ladybug Berry Brooch

As a devoted fan of "A Good Year," the owner has a particular fondness for collecting Art Nouveau pieces featuring ladybugs. These are quite rare, and it's only in the last two years that two or three pendants and brooches with red enameled ladybugs have been acquired. Today's brooch is another lucky ladybug piece! If you adore this brooch but don't often wear them, feel free to message the owner to discuss transforming it into a pendant (additional goldsmithing fees will apply). The hallmark of the Art Nouveau period is its inspiration drawn from the flora and fauna of nature. Pieces from this era are characterized by soft yet vibrant, lifelike lines, embodying what is known as organic form. This brooch is rich with Art Nouveau elements: twisting berry branches and leaves form the main body, with delicate engravings interspersed with raised stems, creating a dynamic and fluid structure. A hand-painted, kiln-fired enameled ladybug rests upon the foliage. In Western culture, the ladybug symbolizes good fortune and new beginnings. The back of the piece bears the "FIX" stamp. Initially a maker's mark, "FIX" later became synonymous with high-quality French 18k gold plating. This type of heavy gold plating earned the reputation of "gold that never fades for a hundred years." A brief history of French gold-plated jewelry: In the early 19th century, French jeweler Mr. Savard began crafting heavily 18k gold-plated jewelry. The gold layer was so thick that it was almost indistinguishable from solid gold. Some jewelers even reclaimed FIX pieces to recycle the gold, a testament to their quality. The FIX stamp was registered by his ambitious son. After 1893, jewelry produced by the Savard family bore the FIX mark. This name served not only as a patent but also as a mark of the superior quality of their jewelry. At its peak, FIX attracted many prominent Art Nouveau masters from France to design jewelry, including Emile Dropsy, Tairac & Becker, and others. Origin: France Year: 1900s Material: Gold-filled, Enamel Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.6 cm Condition: Good, with some signs of oxidation that do not affect wear. This is an antique piece over a hundred years old, not a new item. Important Purchase Information: Antique jewelry refers to pieces "over a hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate of authenticity, detailing the piece's era, materials, and more. If the item does not match the certificate, a full refund will be issued. Each item's condition is meticulously documented with photographic equipment before sale to ensure customers are fully aware of any flaws or signs of wear. These images form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, customers are urged to carefully assess their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is complete, due to the unique nature of the items sold by this brand, returns or exchanges for any reason, including minor imperfections or normal wear, cannot be accommodated. Please confirm your purchase decision thoroughly before checkout to avoid any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy "complimentary shipping on any jewelry purchase" within Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. All shipments within Taiwan will be sent via registered post. If registered post is inconvenient, please specify your preferred convenience store (7-11 or FamilyMart) for pickup in your order notes, along with the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.