Featured Country of origin for this Victorian set

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Marko, Oct 14, 2024 at 9:45 PM.

  1. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    I posted this on the finds thread, not sure of country of origin. It is 14k, and there are hallmarks I can't read with any of my loupe on the pin stem. C clasp. I Google lensed the pieces, earrings seem to be Russian. Found for $6 with modern costume jewelry. Thank you.
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  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Where are the marks on the brooch? The earrings looked Russian/Soviet to me before I went back & read that you said they were coming up that way. It's the expectation that you will put something square through a hole that is essentially round that gives it away.

    The brooch/watch pin is beautifully made. Turn of the the 20th century; more Edwardian than Victorian. Unbelievable (but Oh how lucky!) that it was mistaken for costume. Have you tested pearls against your teeth? Perhaps seller's error here got it passed over.
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    The earrings go very well with the brooch, but I do not think they are a true set. Will be surprised if the brooch can be shown to be Russian.
     
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  5. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    Does the brooch clasp have a safety part that covers the end of the pin stem? I seem to remember an AR episode that said those came from Russia but I'll be damned if I can remember the episode to find it... :(

    I've already said I loved this one but yes this style was super popular at turn of the century. Lots of starbursts were made in so many different iterations. If I had the money for collecting gold I'd collect these. :D Maybe if I find someone who thinks they're $6 costume too! :hilarious:
     
  6. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Bronwen, yes pearls are real. Very faint markings on the pin stem. Earrings marked 14k behind the pearls.
    Mirana, no safety clasp, just a c clasp, on the brooch.
     
  7. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    It was a rare find. Only one other vintage piece in the lot, art deco chrome necklace. All the other jewelry was $1-$2.
     
  8. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Brooch is a bit Flemish maybe?
     
  10. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    Hmmm this part looks like a safety cover so you don't prick yourself. Am I seeing it wrong?
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