Vintage Brooch In Yellow Gold Enamel And Chrysoprase – Maison Ottaviani, Italy

Vintage Yellow Gold Enamel and Chrysoprase Brooch – Ottaviani, Italy Description: Important vintage brooch signed by the Italian house of Ottaviani, an emblematic name in 20th-century Italian jewelry, renowned for its creations inspired by antiquity and Neo-Etruscan art. This circular brooch, crafted in yellow gold, features a richly structured design evoking the ornaments of Roman and Etruscan antiquity, with particularly meticulous relief work. The composition is organized around cabochons of delicately set natural chrysoprase, offering a harmonious contrast with a perfectly preserved, deep blue enamel. The granular decoration, concentric motifs, and domed volumes directly recall ancient archaeological jewelry, reinterpreted here in an archaeological revival spirit typical of Ottaviani's creations. The quality of execution, the precision of the decoration, and the excellent condition of the enamel attest to a piece of vintage high jewelry, most likely produced in the 1970s–1980s, a particularly fruitful period for the house. A jewel that is both decorative and highly graphic, easily wearable, and emblematic of the Italian taste for antique references revisited with a modern twist. Specifications: House: Ottaviani Type: Vintage brooch Period: circa 1970–1980 Style: Neo-Etruscan / Roman Antique Inspired Metal: Yellow gold Stones: Natural chrysoprase, cabochon cut Decoration: Blue enamel, in perfect condition Signature: Signed Ottaviani Hallmarks: Italian hallmark present Weight: 14.8 g Diameter: 5 cm Condition: Excellent condition, enamel intact