Kilt pin

This was my grandfather’s kilt pin. I have always assumed it was silver plate and glass, which I think makes sense. I assume the yellowing showing through is brass? It’s a simple thing and I have always been unsure of wearing it as don’t want to lose or damage it. Not sure if it’s worth getting re-plated or just enjoy as it is in all its imperfect glory. Also, he was a jerk in his day that scratched his initials in to everything, including the family silver which I think is pretty funny.

 

Aah the scratched name is just part of it's history now. Sometimes silver can tarnish to a bit of a yellow look. You can see if it buffs up with a bit of silver cloth or polish (never dip cleaner). Can't tell if the gem is glass or not from here (maybe someone else can). You can take a look at it with magnification to see if there are bubbles (glass) or take it to a jeweler to be seen/tested.

 

Its possibly nickle silver. Will get a silver cloth and see what happens

 

it's a family heirloom, enjoy it as it is...!! imo
& while it looks plated from here...... the stone..... which looks upside down.... may be to nicely cut for glass... imo