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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;MaJa, post: 3607109, member: 14649&quot;]Regarding the brooch: the crescent brooch type was common throughout Western and Central-Europe at the time. If it is unmarked, chances are high that it was produced in Germany, maybe the UK, all other countries had a mandatory hallmarking system in place. The diamonds are set in silver, the base of the brooch is yellow or a slightly rose-colored gold. </p><p>The brooch was most likely part of a bigger set/small parure, as is has a screw mechanism on its back so that it could be screwed onto a pin and be worn as a hair ornament.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding the pendant:&nbsp; </p><p>The base is again in a yellow or slightly rose-colored gold. As it is tarnished, the top should be white gold (alloy equal to or below 14ct). Platinum does not tarnish. White gold would also help to date the pendant, it was only invented in 1912. The lace/honeycomb pattern in the lower part of the pendant was popular in the time 1910-1915. The central diamond looks like an old European cut diamond.</p><p><br /></p><p>You should take both jewels to a goldsmith and have them polished, they will look so much better.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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