Featured Brooch described as "vintage with rhinestones"- not so and a nice surprise! help with age?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Elen Beattie, Apr 14, 2023.

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  1. Gus Tuason

    Gus Tuason Well-Known Member

    Nice
    Very nice. Might even be 15K? Note that it's quite likely that the pin has been replaced at some time: It's bent the wrong way to fasten comfortably; it looks too loose at the hinge; it is too short to rest in the notch at the "C". All said it's still a nice pin.
     
    Gus Tuason, Apr 16, 2023 Best Answer
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  2. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    It could be! I will have to find somewhere that will test with xrf I think. Agreed, the pin looks like it should be a little longer.
     
    Elen Beattie, Apr 16, 2023 Best Answer
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is possible, pins were often replaced.
    It could also have received a knock, dislodging the hinge somewhat from its original position, and maybe making the point of the pin a bit unreliable. As a result, the pin could have been shortened and sharpened again.
    At least it was worn, and hopefully enjoyed by the wearer.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 17, 2023 Best Answer
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