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Listing Description by: Cameron J.
The Piece
Markings: "1/10 10k" and unidentified maker's mark "EB" on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed
Main Stone: Spinel
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
- Diameter: 1.83 mm
- Color: semi-translucent blue hues
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: Round faceted
Item Measurements:
- Length: 0.51"
- Width: 0.51"
Notable Features:
- Handmade during the Mid Century era
- Composed of 1/10 10k yellow gold filled over base metal
- The brooch features a geometric swirl logo with two round faceted green spinel stones
- This brooch is completed with a pin stem and lapel pin clasp for secure wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is very minor wear to the gold filled over base metal in some areas, which does not affect wear. 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 Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Spinel is a mineral which comes in the colors of various shades of pink, rose, red, blue, green, yellow, brown, black, and violet. These stones are often semi-translucent and glorious colors. In fact, for much of their early history before the dawn of modern science red spinel stones were considered rubies due to their similar luster and hue. Spinel stones have a shockingly vast amount of colors and are highly sought after.
