This 14k brooch depicts a standing poodle in a very unique combination of textured and hammered gold. It has the regular concave and convex shapes of hammered gold, but the unique twist is that it has a weaving pattern of criss cross lines engraved into the piece. It is a beautiful matte like finish, that is easily recongized when put in the light, and is an amazing touch of detail in combination with the rest of its special shape and form. Its whiskers are a mix of round brilliant-cut diamonds and a ruby accent is the nose, giving the illusion that its mouth is hidden behind the dense diamond mustache. The collar is formed from turquoise cabochons in a gold prong setting, providing a band of vivid blue-green colors. The tail is a small textured gold ball. The poodle motif is a persistent and highly collectible genre of mid-20th century animal jewelry, produced by notable workshops in France, Italy, and Switzerland. The gold work and multistone accent approach, with diamonds, rubies, and turquoise serving distinct areas of the composition, indicates quality workshop execution.
