Antique jewelry object group: brooch Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin or Italian. Style: Fifties (of the twentieth century) Style specifics: This type of jewelry is very specific for the fifties of the twenthieth century. All sorts of animals were used as source of inspiration for the goldsmiths. Made in gold and decorated with enamel and precious stones, the result of their labour most of the times well-made, clever and cute. Period: ca. 1950 Source of inspiration: Mother Nature Theme: bird on a branch Material: 18K yellow gold Precious stones: One cabochon ruby and one cabochon turquoise Birthstones: Ruby is the birthstone (or month stone) for July and turquoise for December. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: height 4,17 cm (1,64 inch) Weight: 12.10 gram (7.78 dwt) Reference N: 13136-0034 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry