Lustrous Flower - Victorian English 15K Gold Natural Pearl Pin Brooch (VICBR021)

Lustrous Flower - Victorian English 15K Gold Natural Pearl Pin Brooch (VICBR021)

$695.00

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Lustrous Flower - Victorian English 15K Gold Natural Pearl Pin Brooch. This exquisite brooch is crafted from 15K Gold , hallmarked 15ct (British Hallmark for 15K gold). This brooch features 18 natural pearls, Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. This charming brooch is made in the form of a flower, which is adorned by beautiful white/silvery grey pearls. The brooch has its original pin and 'c' clasp, which simply locks into place. This Victorian era brooch can be worn on any item of clothing or your favorite hat or scarf. Truly such a precious treasure from years past.

Note: Appraisal included with the brooch. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value.

History: Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Brooch 42.50 mm x 11.00 mm

Stone Size: Pearl (Natural) 3.00 mm - 1.00 mm

Weight: 2.98 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1880