broche de cigarra en lucite diseno provenzal francia circa 1940 collar de cuentas plata heart-shaped structure surrounding a stylized

heart-shaped structure surrounding a stylized five-petaled flower

evoking esoteric and Renaissance solar representations

1 cm cadena 58 cm

Marked with the 925 hallmark

broche de cigarra en lucite diseno provenzal francia circa 1940 collar de cuentas plata heart-shaped structure surrounding a stylizedFrench cicada shaped brooch made of painted lucite, circa 1940. Typical design from the south of France. These pieces were popular in the Provence region during the early and mid 20th century. The cicada symbolizes summer and good luck in Provenal culture. Made of translucent Lucite with polychrome details. Period Style: Circa 1940 Origin: France Circa: 1940 Materials: Hand painted Lucite Stamps or Punches: Made in France Acid test: Performed