Antique Edwardian/Art Nouveau 9ct Yellow Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Brooch
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Dating to the early 20th century circa 1910 this wonderful all original antique brooch is a delight.
Modelled in bright rich 9ct yellow gold in a figural design of a delicate branch with the associated pearl shape Amethysts and seed pearls set in leaf motifs.
Featuring as a centre piece sits a wonderful pear-cut natural Amethyst of approximately 1.35 cts, in free flowing curvaceous design tender leaves are set with tiny natural seed/half pearls.
A further natural Amethyst, also pear-cut, finishes this perfect piece.
Edwardian in era with strong Art Nouveau overtones and definitely early Australian this all original piece is a must for a collector of Australian history, or just for the Amethyst lovers out there!
STONES
Natural Amethyst
1 @ 10mm x 6mm or approx 1.35cts
1 @ 7mm x 5mm or approx 0.70cts
Seed Pearl
MEASUREMENTS
5.5cm x 1.5cm
WEIGHT
3.56 Grams
MARKS
9c
No makers mark for assessed as Australian
CONDITION
Lovely antique condition. All natural half pearl original. Amethysts free from abrasions of chips. Original 9ct gold safety pin and chain, gold pin and very nice secure original C clasp. One ring claw missing from large Amethyst however this is inconsequential given multi-claw setting and cannot really be noticed.