En Tremblant

En tremblant is a jewellery technique in which gemstones are mounted on flexible or movable sections of a setting so that they vibrate slightly when the wearer moves.

The movement allows diamonds and other gemstones to catch the light continuously, creating an animated and sparkling effect.

The technique was particularly popular in nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century jewellery and was often used in floral brooches and other naturalistic designs.

En tremblant settings require careful construction to allow movement while keeping the gemstones secure.

Period: Particularly 19th and early 20th centuries
Typical use: Floral brooches and elaborate dress jewellery
Characteristic feature: Deliberately movable gemstone settings