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Featured Possible gold pin, thoughts?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by spartcom5, Jan 10, 2019.

  1. spartcom5

    spartcom5 Well-Known Member

    Bought this for about $38. I am not sure if it is gold yet. However, there are no spot whatsoever on it where I can see metal wearing off. I know it may not be in the BEST of condition but still cool. It also looks handmade possibly? What do you guys think?
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    spartcom5, Jan 10, 2019
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like gold
    looks hand made by an artisan metalworker/jeweler
    looks like a stamp...on the center bar just to the right of the square..
     
    komokwa, Jan 10, 2019
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    oh....and very pretty too...
     
    komokwa, Jan 10, 2019
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Gold and hematite? I can't see the colour of the stone very well.
    Check for a mark in the place komo said.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 10, 2019
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    even the pin closure looks hand made from the same stock as the rest of the brooch..:)
     
    komokwa, Jan 10, 2019
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  6. spartcom5

    spartcom5 Well-Known Member

    Well apparently it is not gold at all! Fooled me but I guess it is brass....
     
    spartcom5, Jan 11, 2019
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    i wasn't aware brass could be worked like that.......& look like gold in the process ! :)
     
    komokwa, Jan 11, 2019
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  8. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Jeweler's/red brass has the same working qualities as 14K yellow gold.
     
    Hollyblue, Jan 11, 2019
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    It's still pretty !!
     
    komokwa, Jan 11, 2019
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