{"product_id":"masterpiece-victorian-14k-gold-natural-persian-turquoise-mourning-brooch-vicbr031","title":"Recently Sold  (VICBR031)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasterpiece - Victorian English 14K Gold Natural Persian Turquoise Mourning Brooch. This gorgeous brooch is crafted from 14k gold, tested, and confirmed. The brooch features 63 natural Persian turquoise gems, Victorian era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this brooch is truly a 'masterpiece'. It is crafted in a 14K rich buttery yellow gold color, showcasing exquisite detail throughout the entire top of the piece, which is adorned by beautiful natural fine blue Persian turquoise. The domed top is accented with intricate beaded and twisted gold, with a glass covered locket to the reverse, which displays a precious lock of a loved ones hair resembling a flower, and enhanced by a natural pearl. The back of the brooch is crafted from a gold filled frame, which was usually the way these lockets were made. The brooch has the original pin and 'C' clasp closure, which locks into place securely. This Victorian era beauty would be a very special addition to any antique jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: : This brooch has exquisite detail, and beautiful rare Persian turquoise. Stunning example, and one of the best I have ever seen. It can be worn on a velvet choker, or on you favorite attire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antique value. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb\u003eThe earliest evidence of turquoise gemstones comes from ancient Egyptian tombs, which contain elaborate turquoise jewelry dating back to 3000 BCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Egyptians set turquoise in gold necklaces and rings, used it as inlay, and carved it into scarabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersia's historical Khorasan region was the traditional source of Turquoise for many of the travelling salesmen in Central Asia and Europe at the time\u003c\/b\u003e.It was from this trade, in fact, that the gemstone received its very name; the trade route into Europe passed through Turkey and the Old French name for anything Turkish ...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBrooches \u003cb\u003edeveloped from the Roman clasp, or fibula, similar to a safety pin, in regions that had been part of the Roman Empire\u003c\/b\u003e. In the severe climate of northern Europe, the brooch became the characteristic ornament because it routinely functioned as a fastening for a heavy cloak or tunic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Brooch 39.00 mm x 31.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Persian Turquoise 3.00 mm -2.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 15.74 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent         Note: Exceptional condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1880 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40506175946810,"sku":"VICBR031","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7649.jpg?v=1717726135","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/masterpiece-victorian-14k-gold-natural-persian-turquoise-mourning-brooch-vicbr031","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}