This beautiful brooch was created c.1900. It features rare and beautiful saphiret stones.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some slight dulling to a couple of the paste stones due to age. This is only apparent upon magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This bar brooch is constructed from gilded metal. It features 5 oval cut saphirets and 8 round, colourless paste stones. All of the stones are multi-faceted and claw set. The saphirets are in open back mounts, so that the light shines through them and their colour is enhanced. The brooch fastens with a 'C' catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 3.5cm x 1cm.
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A Short History...
Saphiret glass stones were produced in the early 20th century in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia. They were created by fusing gold with a sapphire coloured blue glass. Saphirets are a rare find - because of their gold content, the production costs involved were high. The creation of saphirets eventually ceased when gold costs escalated to such heights that their manufacture couldn't be profitable.
Wear it With...
Wear this brooch with floral prints to compliment its Edwardian elegance.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This beautiful brooch is emblematic of quality Art Deco paste jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautifully designed 1950s brooch is a high quality and striking piece.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the japanned metal reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age. It is not visible when the piece is being worn and is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some discolouration to the reverse of the glass cabochons. This is only visble upon close inspection and is not apparent when the piece is worn.
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Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This chic brooch was created in Paris in the 1980s by Celine T. Saxe.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and symbolic, this brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and evocative, this brooch was registered as silver plated on 13th February 1867.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created in 1955 in London by Harold A. Lazarus.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative brooch features a typical Art Deco design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - An element of darkening to some of the paste stones. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant swivel brooch dates from the Victorian era and can be worn as a pendant too.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The locket is in excellent overall condition. However, there is some tearing to the surface of one of the photographs.
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created c.1900. It features rare and beautiful saphiret stones.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some slight dulling to a couple of the paste stones due to age. This is only apparent upon magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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