Featured Antique 1900s gold and carved stone cicada brooch, signed Guiraud.

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by kyratango, Nov 27, 2019.

  1. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Another insect catch!;)
    French Ebay, I was the only bidder on this big (5cm or 2", 15 grams) cicada!:happy::bucktooth:

    The seller said "tested for gold by a jeweller"... that dumbass even not noticed the horse head hallmark on the pin... and rubbed the sharp point of the needle:facepalm:

    Seller didn't described the signature GUIRAUD struck on back of each wing!
    Halas, neither described the lack of the C clasp!:rage:
    I couldn't see that due to reflects in the pic...
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    But:smuggrin: very pleased with my buy, I kyratised the C clasp with a gold open ring I had, held in place with UV curing resin further gilt with rub'nbuff:)
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Another brilliant catch & fix by the French miracle worker. You must be buzzing with happiness. :kiss::kiss:
     
  3. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    It is a beautiful pin, and you are talented!
     
  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    So it is a minimum of 100 years old?
     
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  5. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    :joyful::kiss::kiss::kiss: THANK YOU! And yesss buzzzzing all day since I got it and fixed the issue:joyful:
    Waiting now for a huge 11cm/4.25" jugendstil plique à jour wounded dragonfly brooch to kyratise:rolleyes:
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  6. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Thank you for your kind words!:):shame:

    Absolutely! 1838/1919, provincial:)
     
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  7. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Plique a jour was just invented for dragonfly wings. Absolutely the best use of the technique.
     
  8. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Beautiful, @kyratango -- And, you have worked your magic again!
     
  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I love buying from sellers who miss lots of important details, but use good pics so I can catch the mistakes ... as long as they're in my favor. Not as much fun when you sell something and miss lucrative details.
     
  10. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Wow! Wow! Wow! I an thrilled at your newest catch. He is so handsome with such great details. It's like he stopped for a moment to perch on you.
     
  11. Xristina

    Xristina Well-Known Member

  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Kyra..u have good taste........and then some !!! Lovely !!!!
     
  13. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Well said Bronwen, beautiful piece Kyratango:) I can't wait to see the Dragonfly when you have worked your magic:)
     
  14. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Aww, thank you, Figtree:kiss:
     
  15. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Lol, so true! Thanks :)
     
  16. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Thank you for the WOWS!:joyful:
    If a real one perched on me.... I'd yell and run:eek::facepalm::vamp: I'm phobic of more than 4 legs critters:hilarious:

    :shame:I agree!:joyful: Thank you!

    Thanks Komo! Taste... :p;)
     
  17. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    I'd about want to wear him with his magnificent belly showing!

    What is his body "stone"?
     
  18. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    :shame::kiss: It may arrive tomorrow... I'll post it straight after kyratisation:joyful:
     
  19. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is stunning, kyra, the most beautiful 'bug' you have posted so far. We all love sellers who won't read.
    The seller should have mentioned the broken C-clasp of course. But on the other hand, broken C-clasp? Come on, of course our kyra can handle a simple broken C-clasp!:joyful:
    My guess is Provence, where they wear cicada brooches on the fichu of the costume.
     
  20. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Isn't his belly awfully realistic? Eeek!:jawdrop:;)

    Can't say what is the carved black stone...
    Onyx... glass... it is carved, not molded, and non scratchable with a needle:peeking:
     
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