Antique Vintage hotsell Deco 925 Sterling Silver Paste Ribbon Bow Spray Pin Brooch 19.8g

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Listing Description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940

Markings: "Sterling" on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed

Country of Origin: Unknown

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 19.8 grams

Metal Type: .925 sterling silver

Material: --

Main Stone: Paste

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
-Diameter: 1.67 mm and 3.83 mm
-Color: semi-translucent bright red hue and sparkling, colorless hue

Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone hotsell Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: Paste is a manufactured stone. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Round faceted

Item Measurements:
-Length: 2.32"
-Width: 1.91"

Pin/Brooch Style: Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin

Closure Type: Pin stem with a locking "c" clasp

Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece so it can be worn as a pendant.

Notable Features:
-Handmade during the Art Deco era in the spray style
-Crafted from .925 sterling silver, the brooch features the motif of a ribbon tied into a bow with lovely flowing strands
-Sparkling, clear paste stones adorn the bow motif, while bright red stones decorate the end of the strands
-The stones all feature round faceted cuts for lovely sparkle
-The ends of the strands fan out in different directions in the popular spray style
-The brooch is completed with a locking "c" clasp for secure wear on a variety of clothing and accessories

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are minor chips and facet wear to several of the red paste stones, which is hardly noticeable when worn and does not affect wear. Five of the colorless paste stones are missing from the brooch, and these can be replaced by your local jeweler if desired. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1935. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.

During the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras, spray style jewelry became immensely popular. Spray jewelry often includes precious stones and metalwork that fans out in multiple directions to create ornate and attention-grabbing sparkle.

French jeweler Georges Frédéric Strass created “paste” as an alternative to diamonds during the Georgian era. Leaded glass was cut and polished with a metallic powder until it shimmered brightly like a diamond in the light. These white “diamante” or “strass” stones were wildly popular with the glamorous Parisians, and eventually paste stones were colored to mimic other precious gemstones.



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