Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch brass Very good with gorgeous antique

Very good with gorgeous antique patina

A cool Victorian fancy-link guard chain in 9 karat gold

The scarab was highly symbolic to the ancient Egyptians

It dates from the turn of the 20th Century

mistress of French King Louis XIV

Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch brass Very good with gorgeous antiqueDATE: 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