Estate 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ruby XL Floral Filigree Masterpiece VTG Pin Brooch

A towering monument to mid century haute joaillerie, this magnificent Circa 1940's retro era large estate brooch is a masterwork of dramatic volume, intricate lace filigree, and vivid color contrast, crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and crowned with natural rubies. Characteristic of the bold, architectural romance of the 1940s, this statement piece showcases expansive, dimensional floral motifs that rise with dramatic depth and presence. Intricately hand fashioned gold wirework creates a breathtaking, lacelike tapestry of openwork petals and sweeping flourishes. Every curve is designed to play with light and shadow, giving the substantial XL silhouette a weightless, floating quality. Nestled within the heart of the bloom and what makes the 11 Anthers of the flower at it's center are, hand selected genuine earth mined old rubies burst forth with intense, velvet red crimson saturation providing a regal fiery contrast to the surrounding warm goldwork. The entire piece was was cast and crafted in rich solid 14 karat yellow gold, the metal exudes that deeply sought after, buttery vintage luster that only decades of careful preservation can bestow. It is fully marked/stamped, this as a true Acquisition of this estate piece from the original family, whose ancestor commissioned it over 80 years ago from a master workshop in New York. The large scale brooch is approximately 2.9 x 1.6 18.7 grams total weight In good pre-owned condition  B6- 3250    Tiffany & co, Yurman, John...