Large Silver Arts and Crafts Mother of Pearl Brooch
This brooch is a triumph of Arts and Crafts design, a luminous testament to the beauty of simplicity and nature-inspired elegance. Crafted in England around 1910, it features a delicate wreath of silvery leaves and berries that cradle four iridescent mother-of-pearl gems. The gems shimmer with soft, pearly hues, lending a dreamlike quality to the piece. Its generous size and harmonious design make it a standout example of the Arts and Crafts movement, where artistry and craftsmanship were celebrated above all. Measuring 59.4 mm across and weighing a substantial 20.92 grams, this brooch is as commanding as it is beautiful. The mother-of-pearl cabochons are expertly set in a handcrafted silver frame that evokes the movement’s hallmark love for natural forms and understated elegance. Unmarked but carefully tested as sterling, it is a piece that carries the quiet dignity and exceptional workmanship typical of its time. Wear this brooch as a radiant statement piece or a celebration of an er