Featured Sterling Pin - Right Price Bid?

This pin is big at 3 1/2 inches. The auction details are probably wrong (amethyst, citrine and marcasite details) and it is modern I think, but I liked its fluidity and thought it would show nicely on a black sweater of which I have many. I am leading, but my max bid is now $25. I know it is a matter of what I am willing to pay, but I don't want to overbid. Any thoughts?

 

Well, $25 is certainly not too much, unless it breaks your personal bank. Maybe better is to tell us the max. you have in mind & ask if we think it's worth that.

 

Pretty
Yes modern.

Here's a mix of old and new on etsy. Just to give you an idea what people are asking.
Think price will depend on how much you like it and want it.
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sterling amethyst Marcasite pin brooch

 

Well that was my max $25. I can up it no problem to $100 or more. I just wasn’t sure. What do you think.

 

Thanks. The search I did used the wrong terms. This link was very helpful.

 

I personally would not go beyond $50 for the pin on its own merits, without considering any added value of how much it calls to you or fills a niche in your jewellery wardrobe. I will, ahem, shell out silly money for a cameo if it falls into a particular collecting interest.

 

Thanks that’s what I needed to know.

 

My silly things are jade, art glass and Chinese silk embroidery and paperweights

 

It is a very nice brooch, love the amethysts and citrines. I am pretty sure that's exactly what they are, with marcasites for sparkle. I'm with Bronwen, don't go over $50, that'll be fine.

I had no idea.

 

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Thanks very much for your advice and help @Bronwen, @clutteredcloset49 and @Any Jewelry. I got the piece for $30. I am excited!

 

Wonderful, congrats!