{"product_id":"massive-vintage-portuguese-sterling-silver-filigree-orchid-brooch","title":"Massive Vintage Portuguese Sterling Silver Filigree Orchid Brooch.","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassive Vintage Portuguese Sterling Silver Filigree Orchid Brooch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare your heart, because this beauty packs serious botanical drama!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have a magnificent oversized vintage sterling silver filigree brooch, masterfully crafted in Portugal and modelled as a three-dimensional orchid in full, glorious bloom. This is not your average floral brooch… this is a wearable sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery petal of this orchid is a masterpiece of hand-wrought Portuguese filigree work — a centuries-old technique that Portugal became famous for. Delicate wirework curls, lace-like scrolls, tiny pierced details, and airy openwork combine to create petals so realistic you almost expect them to move in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because she’s 3D, the flower literally stands proud, giving full couture runway energy. The centre of the orchid rises forward like a true blossom, complete with a little stamen bead detail shining at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, graceful silver stem anchors the design, complete with a curled leaf at the base — adding just the right amount of botanical flair. The entire piece is wonderfully large, dramatic, and eye-catching, the kind of brooch you pin on and instantly feel 10x more fabulous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortuguese filigree has a reputation for being some of the finest and lightest lacework in silver — traditionally worn on festival days, dowry celebrations, and as heirloom treasures passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch reflects exactly that level of craftsmanship: airy but strong, bold yet refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn identical example is currently listed online for $175 (±R2,900) — showing just how collectible these large sculptural Portuguese filigree florals have become.( See last picture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The brooch measures 8.8cm x 7cm and weight of 14.4grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674866487602,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251129-132003.jpg?v=1764816003","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/massive-vintage-portuguese-sterling-silver-filigree-orchid-brooch","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}