Thoughts on this antique agate brooch?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by spartcom5, Mar 18, 2023.

  1. spartcom5

    spartcom5 Well-Known Member

    Have the opportunity to buy this for $70 but I am unsure of it. Is the white part an inclusion of some sort? It looks very odd to me as I haven't seen something like it before. Also on the back I see what appears to be glue, is this normal? The setting looks completely original to the piece.... Thoughts on this?
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    spartcom5, Mar 18, 2023
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  2. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    That’s odd! It does look like filler of some sort but I have no idea if it could be natural.
    So I’m no help at all really!!
    Interesting :pompous:
    Any marks on the metal? I can see some Numbers on the safety thingy on the pin.
     
    KSW, Mar 18, 2023
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  3. Satin In A Coffin

    Satin In A Coffin Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't worry too much about the glue on the back but that looks like a big repair on the front of it. I would probably pass on the piece, if it were me.
     
    Satin In A Coffin, Mar 18, 2023
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  4. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    The thing on the pin stem is a clutch from a stick pin. Not original to this pin, someone just used it as a safety in case the clasp opened.
     
    Marie Forjan, Mar 18, 2023
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  5. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    I would pass simply because that white section ruins the look even if it was natural which i don't think it is.
     
    Lark, Mar 18, 2023
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Nah. I’d pass. Too many uncertainties and on all honesty, not that pretty. Sorry!
     
    Ownedbybear, Mar 18, 2023
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  7. spartcom5

    spartcom5 Well-Known Member

    Thanks all I passed on it!
     
    spartcom5, Mar 19, 2023
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