Couture & Elegance - Vintage Gold Plated Baroque Pearl Flower Stick Pin Brooch (VBR315)
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Couture & Elegance - Vintage Gold Plated Baroque Pearl Flower Stick Pin Brooch. This gorgeous pin is crafted from gold plate over a base metal. Featuring one simulated baroque pearl, Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This exquisite stick Pin is made in the form of a of a flower, comprised of exquisite defined layers of gold, and texture. The flower is adorned with a beautiful whitish/ grey coloured lustrous pearl. The pin features a suction cap lock, which is in perfect working order. This Vintage brooch would look gorgeous on any of your favourite attire. So elegant and classy!
History: Two forms of faux pearls were manufactured in Italy, the earliest, produced from at least the 13th century, and hailing from the ingenious glass workshops of Venice, were imitation glass pearls. Some of these pearls were apparently made from an intriguing mixture of powdered glass, snail slime and egg white.
The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.
Measurements: Brooch (Pin) 67.00 mm x 16.00 mm
Stone Size: Pearl (Simulated) 14.00 mm x 10.00 mm
Weight: 6.90 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
DateL Circa 1960