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Edwardian Elegance - Edwardian Sterling Silver Paste Brooch.  This lovey brooch is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked sterling.  Featuring 9 paste gems, Edwardian styling, and quality silver-work.  This pretty brooch is decorated with shells , scrolls and delicate milgrain detail, adorned by beautiful white, bright paste gemstones. The pin on the back of the brooch fits tightly and securely in the hook.  These type of Edwardian era examples look wonderful , up high on a blouse, lapel, scarf, sweater or hat.  A wonderful antique brooch to be cherished from many years to come.  

The Edwardian era of the Edwardian period of British history covers the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and it extended to the start of the First World War. The death of Queen Victoria in 1901 marked the end of the Victorian era. 

Note:  In the aristocratic classes of the 17th century Europe, particularly the tastes-making rococo Parisians, fine jewelry made of paste gemstones like diamonds and emeralds were flaunted and  coveted. These stones were treasured for their beauty as much as their relative rarity- it was rarity that prompted jewellers to seek out an equally beautiful , but less expensive alternative material for their creations. 

In 1724, French jewel designer Georges Frederic Strass came up with" paste" a kind of leaded glass that he cut and polished with metal powder until it appeared like a diamond in the light. These white "diamante" or " strass" were a hit with glamorous Parisian high society.   

Comments: Closed back gems should not be immersed in liquid, to clean , gently wipe with a soft damp cloth and pat dry with a soft dry cloth.  Never use chemicals, just water on the cloth. 

Measurements: 57.00 mm x 5.00 mm 

Stone Size: Paste gemstones 2.00 mm -1.50 mm 

Weight: 3.40 grams 

Condition: Very good  Note: Lock may have been altered, however locks in place well. 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1910