This elegant Coque de Perle brooch dates from the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch was made in the Georgian era, dating to around c.1800. It features four round Coque de Perle cabochons claw set within a silver mount. Although un-hallmarked, the mount tests as silver. The brooch fastens with a 'C' clasp and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge. The brooch measures 4.5cm x 1cm.
To view a clip of this piece, click here: Georgian Bar Brooch
A Short History...
Translated from the French 'pearl shell', Coque de Perle was a form of faux pearl predominantly used in Georgian jewellery carved from the East Indian nautilus shell. It was highly prized and popular because of its iridescence and could be found from light white shades through to dark greys and black, as can be seen in this example.
Wear it With...
Pin this brooch to a cream blazer to really let the colours in the Mother of Pearl shine.
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 joyful and bright brooch by French designer Christian Lacroix was made in the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed late 1960s brooch featuring shimmering stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed 1950s pin - this piece was possibly created by the great French parurier, Roger Scemama.
Condition Report:
Wearable - Some loss of coating to one faux pearl and a little crazing to the surface of another faux pearl. Both of these defects are not visible when the piece is worn and do little to detract from its appeal.
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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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So very Deco, this dress clip dates from the late 1930s and is an early creation by Trifari.
Condition Report:
Wearable - A number of the rhinestones have begun to darken with age. However, the piece still sparkles. It is collectable and a great design.
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This spellbinding brooch is from Trifari's much sought after Starflight collection and dates from the 1966.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a few of the rhinestones. This is only apparent upon very close examination and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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This whimsical pair of brooches were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the brooches.
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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 elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch features an elaborate floral design and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These lovely dress clips were made in Czechoslovakia and reflect the influence of Far Easter design upon the jewellery of the Art Deco era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a lovely example of the 1930s geometric enamel jewellery. It bears a strong resemblance to pieces designed by the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the Art Deco silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
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 pretty 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant Coque de Perle brooch dates from the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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