Antique French Silver Peacock Glass Barrette, c. 1890 hinged But look closer: each prong

But look closer: each prong isn’t a prong at all

The band width is 10

as wearable as it is breathtaking

The brooch dates to about 1880 and was made in England

Antique French Silver Peacock Glass Barrette, c. 1890 hinged But look closer: each prongLike a pair of wings frozen mid flight, this delicately engraved barrette glimmers with iridescence. Each end holds a glowing orb of peacock glassvivid with shifting greens and blues, while the silver forms a sinuous, organic silhouette, echoing the movement of feathers or ripples on water. The design feels both whimsical and quietly sophisticated, a little echo of the Art Nouveau eras fascination with natures elegance. French, and crafted around