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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin: United Kingdom. This piece was purchased from an English estate and brought to the United States.
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight: 7.8 grams
Metal Type: .925 sterling silver
Material: --
Main Stone: Moss agate
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
- Length: 35.13 mm
- Width: 29.44 mm
- Color: semi-translucent cream hue with dark green striations
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --
Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts: Carved and polished oval cabochon
Item Measurements:
- Length: 1.54"
- Width: 1.30"
Pin/Brooch Style: Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin
Closure Type: Pin stem with an open "c" clasp
Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant.
Notable Features: - Handmade during the Art Deco era in England
- Crafted from .925 sterling silver, the brooch is adorned with a unique moss agate stone
- The stone showcases a semi-translucent cream hue with dark green striations, resembling moss
- This stone rests in a bezel setting, surrounded by an elegant rope twist and ribbon twist design
- The brooch is completed with a pin stem and open "c" clasp for secure wear on a variety of clothing and accessories
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is a minor fissure on one side of the stone, which does not affect wear and is not immediately noticeable when worn. There is tarnish on the sterling silver, which gives the brooch an antique quality we believe is rather lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1935. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.
