Few British jewellery designers possessed the imagination and artistic vision of Geoffrey Rowlandson. Celebrated for transforming nature's most irregular treasures into miniature works of wearable art, Rowlandson's creations occupy a unique position between jewellery, sculpture and storytelling. His whimsical compositions are instantly recognisable, each one painstakingly crafted around carefully selected baroque pearls whose natural forms dictate the character and personality of the finished piece.
This charming and highly collectable brooch, titled "Baby Braves", depicts two young Native American children seated before a traditional teepee. Fashioned in 18k yellow and white gold, the figures are formed from lustrous natural pearls, their distinctive organic shapes cleverly utilised to create expressive faces and profiles. Delicately carved mother-of-pearl feathers rise from their heads, while finely set emerald and ruby headbands provide a vibrant splash of colour and individuality.
The children's bodies are richly pavé-set with sparkling diamonds, creating a striking contrast against the smooth, iridescent surfaces of the pearls. Between them stands a beautifully textured yellow gold teepee, engraved with decorative motifs and crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail that characterises Rowlandson's finest work.
Signed by Geoffrey Rowlandson and numbered GB036, the brooch bears full British hallmarks for London 2000 and remains accompanied by its original fitted presentation case, itself bearing the designer's name. As with all of Rowlandson's creations, the unique nature of the pearls ensures that this is effectively a one-of-a-kind work of art, impossible to reproduce exactly.
A delightful example of late twentieth-century British artistic jewellery, Baby Braves perfectly encapsulates Geoffrey Rowlandson's rare ability to transform precious materials into objects of charm, humour and enduring beauty.
Specification
Designer: Geoffrey Rowlandson
Title: Baby Braves
Signed and numbered: GB036
Hallmarked London, 2000
18k yellow and white gold
Natural baroque pearls
Emerald and ruby accents
Pavé-set diamond bodies
Dimensions: 3.0cm × 3.5cm
Weight: 11.65 grams
Original fitted Geoffrey Rowlandson presentation box included
A highly collectable signed work from one of Britain's most celebrated jewellery designers, combining exceptional craftsmanship with Rowlandson's unmistakable sense of whimsy and narrative artistry.
Few British jewellery designers possessed the imagination and artistic vision of Geoffrey Rowlandson. Celebrated for transforming nature's most irregular treasures into miniature works of wearable art, Rowlandson's creations occupy a unique position between jewellery, sculpture and storytelling. His whimsical compositions are instantly recognisable, each one painstakingly crafted around carefully selected baroque pearls whose natural forms dictate the character and personality of the finished piece.
This charming and highly collectable brooch, titled "Baby Braves", depicts two young Native American children seated before a traditional teepee. Fashioned in 18k yellow and white gold, the figures are formed from lustrous natural pearls, their distinctive organic shapes cleverly utilised to create expressive faces and profiles. Delicately carved mother-of-pearl feathers rise from their heads, while finely set emerald and ruby headbands provide a vibrant splash of colour and individuality.
The children's bodies are richly pavé-set with sparkling diamonds, creating a striking contrast against the smooth, iridescent surfaces of the pearls. Between them stands a beautifully textured yellow gold teepee, engraved with decorative motifs and crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail that characterises Rowlandson's finest work.
Signed by Geoffrey Rowlandson and numbered GB036, the brooch bears full British hallmarks for London 2000 and remains accompanied by its original fitted presentation case, itself bearing the designer's name. As with all of Rowlandson's creations, the unique nature of the pearls ensures that this is effectively a one-of-a-kind work of art, impossible to reproduce exactly.
A delightful example of late twentieth-century British artistic jewellery, Baby Braves perfectly encapsulates Geoffrey Rowlandson's rare ability to transform precious materials into objects of charm, humour and enduring beauty.
Specification
Designer: Geoffrey Rowlandson
Title: Baby Braves
Signed and numbered: GB036
Hallmarked London, 2000
18k yellow and white gold
Natural baroque pearls
Emerald and ruby accents
Pavé-set diamond bodies
Dimensions: 3.0cm × 3.5cm
Weight: 11.65 grams
Original fitted Geoffrey Rowlandson presentation box included
A highly collectable signed work from one of Britain's most celebrated jewellery designers, combining exceptional craftsmanship with Rowlandson's unmistakable sense of whimsy and narrative artistry.
