Art Nouveau 18k Diamond Gryphon Dragon Brooch niello the under-gallery shape is dotted

the under-gallery shape is dotted with orbs of gold

An open oval separates it from the elongated Greek key pattern border painted with alabaster white enamel

A chocolate brown enamel prancing bull is placed with 3 white pointed stars

Slip-on bangle bracelets have been a mainstay of women's jewelry since their heyday around the turn of the 20th century

Art Nouveau 18k Diamond Gryphon Dragon Brooch niello the under-gallery shape is dottedAt the apex of the predators and of its type in the jewelry world, this exquisite and weighty dragon or gryphon (griffin) brooch astounds. In 18k yellow gold, and weighing in at a fierce 16 grams of gold, every angle, front or back, is worthy of admiration. Dating to circa 1890, it has it all. The dragon itself is skillfully modeled with feather wings, curled breast, intricate talons, and curled and defined tail. No ordinary circular border, the frame