Antique Vintage Deco Mid Century Sterling buy Silver Agate Foliate Pin Brooch 8.2g

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Item Description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Age Circa: Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed

Country of Origin: Unknown

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 8.2 grams

Metal Type: .925 sterling silver

Material: --

Main Stone: Crazy lace agate

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
-Length: 31.86 mm
-Width: 12.66 mm
-Color: opaque cream, red, tan, and black hues

Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Cabochon cut

Item Measurements:
-Length: 2.26"
-Width: 0.92"

Closure/Clasp Type: Pin stem with an open "c" clasp

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

Notable Features:
-This brooch was handmade during the Mid-Century era
-Features a large, rare crazy lace agate with unique cream, red, tan, and black hues
-The agate is accented by a curling leaf and swirling vine motif
-Finished with an open "c" clasp and pin stem for secure wear

Damage: Age appropriate wear. The brooch is tarnished in some areas, which gives the piece a lovely antique quality. 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 Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This buy exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.

Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.



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