Sterling Dolphin Brooch Granulation During the early part of

During the early part of her career Matsukata worked primarily in silver

In this case "Regard" is spelled out by R(uby)

when a wave of Egyptomania erupted

Matsukata began to incorporate them into her work

The surmounts are approximately 1" in diameter and have a spiral of seed pearls covering the gently raised domes

Sterling Dolphin Brooch Granulation During the early part ofThis charming brooch captures the movement of a leaping dolphin perfectly and echoes it with a gilt shadow. The brooch is constructed of sterling silver, and set with a CZ or rhinestone (the stone is too small to get a clear reading on the gem tester). Scroll down for more details