Plique a Jour Winged Scarab Brooch as in the case of

as in the case of this superb necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom and Bernd Munsteiner

It has a dramatic color palette of black and red with gold plated end caps and scattered rhinestone rondelles

In the world of jewelry he is known for the glass chain link necklaces that he made

otherwise all the stones are varieties of colored gemstones

making for a continuous chain

Plique a Jour Winged Scarab Brooch as in the case ofOmbre plique a jour enamel feathers form the spreading wings of this winged scarab brooch. The enamel is reddish orange that lightens to almost clear near the top. The wings have a row of bead set marcasites for added sparkle. At the center is a honey colored faceted paste stone. This brooch dates to the decade after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, when a wave of Egyptomania erupted. It is made of 935 silver and probably of German origin. Scroll