{"product_id":"french-lapis-shield-brooch-rose-cut-diamonds-natural-pearls-18ct-gold-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1870","title":"French Lapis Shield Brooch | Rose Cut Diamonds \u0026 Natural Pearls | 18ct Gold | Napoleon III c.1860-1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding example perfectly in line with the work of the French Deuxième Empire — scrolls in 18ct gold, a heraldic symbol expressed in rose cut diamonds, and a singular carved lapis shield that anchors the whole composition with quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the exact family referenced remains a mystery, the initials \"P.D.\" carved on the reverse of the lapis add a layer of personal history that only deepens the piece's appeal. Three natural pearls of the period are set with original gold caps — a telling mark of originality — alongside .11ctw of rose cut diamonds. Note the hook at the bottom of the brooch: an original detail that creates a wonderful styling opportunity, inviting its next custodian to suspend additional diamonds, fine gemstones, or a pendant below. This is a very high quality specimen of an extraordinary historical moment — made right before the Franco-Prussian war took the artistic wind out of the French sails of jewelry making, this shield brooch is all the more precious for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e French, c. 1860–1870 — end of Napoleon III \/ Deuxième Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e One carved lapis lazuli shield (singular piece); rose cut diamonds .11ctw; 3 natural pearls with original gold caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm top to bottom | 30mm east to west\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initials \"P.D.\" engraved on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hook at bottom for suspending additional pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e French eagle head (Napoleon III period) in two places on reverse — pin and clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Have a close look at the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52289790148839,"sku":"TCN-NAP-005","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_3587.heic?v=1783621190","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/french-lapis-shield-brooch-rose-cut-diamonds-natural-pearls-18ct-gold-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1870","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}