1920's Johan G Kjærland Plique-à-Jour Brooch New 85ct Old Mine Cut Diamond

85ct Old Mine Cut Diamond - J/K colour

diamond plane

It dates from the late Art Deco period

The Grylli (essentially referring to any group of conjoined heads) was thought to ward off the evil eye

and oak leaf motifs

1920's Johan G Kjærland Plique-à-Jour Brooch New 85ct Old Mine Cut DiamondDATE: Antique, c. 1920 Johan G. Kjaerland (JGK makers mark) was a well known Norwegian jeweller and enamelist, in which he specialised in Plique jour work. His business lasted between the years of 1900 and 1920, but his work is fantastic! The term plique jour literally translates into English as "letting in daylight", for the obvious reason that the light is allowed to pass through the coloured enamel work just like stained glass. This piece is