Antique Victorian brooch made of silver with a gold back and pin. It is adorned with a large, carved green glass paste, surrounded by a delicate halo of faceted white glass pastes that provide extraordinary luminosity and enhance the balance of the composition.
Its design evokes the jewelry sets that achieved great popularity during Queen Victoria's reign, inspired by large colored gemstones and widely disseminated by European jewelry in the late 19th century. The original "C" clasp, the mixed silver and gold mounting, and the open settings are features fully consistent with Victorian jewelry, making it a magnificent collector's piece with all the personality and elegance of the era.
Period / Style : Victorian / (Late Victorian)
Origin : Western Europe
Circa : 1880-1890
Materials : Silver, 14-karat gold (pin), carved green glass paste, and faceted white glass pastes.
Hallmarks or Punches : Small illegible artisanal punch on the pin
Acid Test : Performed
Measurements : 3 × 2.7 cm
Weight : 15.02 g
Condition : These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections characteristic of their age and use. The central green glass paste has an old internal fissure and small visible deteriorations in the photographs, a consequence of its age and use. Far from detracting from its interest, these characteristics confirm that it retains its original central element from the period, an aspect especially appreciated by collectors of Victorian jewelry. Please examine the photographs carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm any details before purchasing, we will be happy to assist you.
