Antique Vintage Art Deco 14k Rolled Gold Plated AMERIKANER Paste Pin buy Brooch 7.2g

We have similar Paste and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Paste" or "Deco" under our items.

Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "Amerikaner" and "A*D" on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed

Main stone: Paste

Main stone measurements/color:
-Length: 4 mm
-Width: 4 mm
-Color: semi-translucent deep purple hue

Accent stone: --

Accent stone 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: Square cut

Item measurements:
-Length: 2.18"
-Width: 1.27"

Notable features:
-handmade during the Art Deco era by Amerikaner, originally a German jewelry company which later relocated to the United States
-composed of 14k rolled gold plated over base metal
-three beautiful, deep purple paste stones adorn a floral and foliate motif
-the ends of the leaf and stems fan out in the popular spray style
-completed with a pin stem and locking "c" clasp for secure wear

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is some very minor wear to the rolled gold plated over base metal; this does not affect wear. 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 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially buy cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually 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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