Featured Amethyst Winged Butterfly Pin

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Sarajayne, Jan 18, 2017.

  1. Sarajayne

    Sarajayne Well-Known Member

    I am trying to find the approximate age of this Pin. Was there a time frame this sort of clasp was made? Any info is much appreciated! It is 1 3/4" wing to wing.

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    Sarajayne, Jan 18, 2017
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  2. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    My mother was born Feb. 5th so she had a lot of amethyst jewelry. She would have LOVED this. Can't give an age, but it's totally gorgeous.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Jan 18, 2017
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very pretty...
     
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  4. Sarajayne

    Sarajayne Well-Known Member

    Thanks to you both.
     
    Sarajayne, Jan 18, 2017
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  5. Sarajayne

    Sarajayne Well-Known Member

    My Mom was born Feb. 13 and my Grandmother Feb. 3.
     
    Sarajayne, Jan 18, 2017
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    And my mother February 22.

    Debora
     
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  7. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    JMHO, looks like amethyst glass and rhinestones set in gold tone metal. Sweet butterfly pin :happy:
     
    Marie Forjan, Jan 18, 2017
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  8. Sarajayne

    Sarajayne Well-Known Member

    Thank you Marie, I think it's pretty too. It's just the clasp that's making me wonder about the age.
     
    Sarajayne, Jan 18, 2017
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  9. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Me the 20th.......
    And I have zero.
     
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  10. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Again, JMHO, the clasp looks older but the hinge looks newer. There are companies still making C clasps, plus the fact that it is once piece attached to the back makes me think newer. Old pics have the hinge attached at one end and the clasp at the other, separate pieces soldered in place.
     
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  11. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'm Feb 24. I don't think this is incredibly old either; I'd guess 1970s. It's definitely costume.
     
    evelyb30, Jan 18, 2017
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  12. Sarajayne

    Sarajayne Well-Known Member

    Thank you, I knew it was just costume. I used the word Amethyst to describe the color.
     
    Sarajayne, Jan 19, 2017
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  13. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I love it! My birthday is in February, too. Looks like the word "amethyst" is drawing some of us.
     
    Figtree3, Jan 20, 2017
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