Vintage Peruvian Silver Filigree Fan Brooch with Chrysocolla Drops — Handwrought

A masterwork of Andean silversmithing, this vintage Peruvian filigree brooch embodies the artistry and spiritual resonance of mid-20th-century Lima and Arequipa workshops. Handwrought from fine silver wire, it features a semicircular fan design — a motif symbolizing celebration, vitality, and the radiance of the sun — adorned with four natural chrysocolla cabochons, often poetically known as Peruvian turquoise.

Each cabochon glows with earthy green and oceanic teal hues, characteristic of chrysocolla sourced from Peru’s copper-rich highlands, where the stone has long been treasured for its associations with emotional balance and renewal.

Delicate scrolls, spirals, and coiled wirework create an intricate rhythm that speaks to both discipline and intuition — hallmarks of traditional Peruvian metalwork. Multiple articulated dangles shimmer with movement, forged from twisted rods and leaf-shaped accents that lend the piece both dimension and life.