{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-amethyst-and-natural-split-pearl-15ct-gold-brooch-circa-1900-nice-quality-example-in-mint-condition","title":"Antique Edwardian Amethyst and Natural Split Pearl 15ct Gold Brooch. Circa 1900. Nice Quality Example in Mint Condition.","description":"Antique Amethyst and Natural Split Pearls 15ct Gold Bar Brooch, Tie or Cravat pin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely genuine piece of antique jewellery, it has a round amethyst in the centre with 6 natural split pearls above and below the centre stone. There are a further 14 graduated pearls along the centre on either side of the principal stone.\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst is a gorgeous deep purple whilst the pearls are all a good even colour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder magnification it shows the hand soldering; these miniature works of art need to be studied and you need to know the manufacturing process to fully appreciate their character. \u003cbr\u003eA modern one would be cast in one piece, having little `definition` left after the casting process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe centre stones are 'millgrain set' (From the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal precipice or edge), whilst the graded pearls are claw set. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e15ct gold was only a legal standard of gold in British jewellery between 1854 and 1931. This means that any piece of 15ct antique gold jewellery from Britain dates somewhere between 1854 and 1931 and you have a genuine piece of antique or vintage jewellery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst measures approx. 5.5mm in diameter. \u003cbr\u003ePearls vary in size, the largest measures 2.4mm and the smallest measures approx. 1.3mm in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions are 46.9mm x 15.2mm and 6.3mm in depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight 3.8g. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStamped 15ct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful piece of estate jewellery will look stunning against a blouse, tie or cravat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an antique item making it excellent value for your money when compared to a new equivalent. \u003cbr\u003eThe settings are in good condition and can be worn every day (with respect!). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway\/deposits on the majority of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING: Postage is complimentary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be sent in its original box is sent securely within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003eUK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.\u003cbr\u003eOverseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked and\/or Signed. FedEx for some more valuable items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeel free to contact us for any further information or discuss this piece, our phone number is 01243 868887 (shop hours, closed Wednesdays and Sundays).  \u003cbr\u003eWe ship world wide every other day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the link below to favourite our shop to keep up to date with all our new listings :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/NicholasJewellersCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav","brand":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56178119082310,"sku":"M4376","price":465.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6662\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.6545265911_6u4c.jpg?v=1773496674","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-edwardian-amethyst-and-natural-split-pearl-15ct-gold-brooch-circa-1900-nice-quality-example-in-mint-condition","provider":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}