Featured Amethyst (glass?) necklace and Bohemian garnet brooches

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Barn Owl, Oct 9, 2017.

  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    When in the 20th century would you place this at the earliest? Does it look art nouvaeu to you?
     
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I think mid-century at the earliest, but there are others who know more about costume jewellery.
     
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    1970s with that back.
     
  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I had to put my computer glasses on to see the lines in the back. I'd say 70s too, now that I can see what I'm doing.(LOL) If not later. That might even be a piece of 1928 with the chain missing. 1928 Jewelry Company made and makes takeoffs on Victorian jewelry and pieces from other eras. They aren't exact reproductions, more like inspired-bys.
     
  5. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Alexandrite glass goes purple in natural or incandescent lighting and blue under fluorescent.
     
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  7. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    It was sunset by the time I read this post, so I'll look at it again in broad daylight. However, when I held it to the window, the stone turned more clear than bluish. No trace of purple was left.
     
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  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Think, therefore, that amethyst can be ruled out, as it does not show this kind of pleochroism.
     
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