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Could this be the elusive Saphiret?

The colors seem correct and the construction might be late Victorian c1900.

 

I have been researching and have found nothing with the molded glass fronts.

 

All help greatly appreciated.

 

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Could this be the elusive Saphiret?

I would say definitely... you found a stunner there OCN!! I had a piece a few years ago that had molded facets in the top, like an invisibly set stone by Trifari. Looks like the stones are in great condition too, amazing find!

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@christinesclassicjewelry 

 

Thank you for your reply.

 

I have had finding one of these on my list for quite a few years. At the same time I found a Kiddie Kraft GF Child's Bracelet.

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My vote is yes!  Very nice!!!

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A third vote for yes and she is absolutely beautiful !  Check saphiret off your bucket list.  😊 

Where did you find this treasure ? 🌸🦋🌼

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Thank you

 

@1940fc 

@southernmermaid8 

 

I found this gal at my Mom's Favorite Thrift Store. It's a small independent charity store for orphan's in Mexico. We almost always seem to find something we are in search of at this store. This Saphiret was a huge surprise though.

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Love it❣️ 

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Spectacular!!! 

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DINGDINGDINGDING !  Congratulations!  The clasp is replaced, but the replacement is nearly as old as the pin is so no one will ever care. 


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Stunning! Kudos to you OCN!!! Great find♥

 

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Thank you

 

@gauntlettgems 

@evelyb30 

@vernon1959 

 

When I saw the back I noticed that the hinge has the old wire through type which made sense for a possible replacement pin to go with the C Clasp add on. 

 

There are some spots of dark discoloration behind the glass but I am thinking maybe spots of verdigris? Or is the stone foil backed and that the issue? I noticed when researching that the closed back peices sometimes had less color or dark spots but not on open backs.

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OH, YES!  

Lucky you!  A beautiful antique example.

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The one that I had that was similar to this with flat backs and faceted tops did have foil backing the stones, and I think yours does too. Mine had a lot of darkening in the foil, so that is probably what you are seeing. I can't see any in the picture though, so it must not be too bad. 

 

So glad you were able to check this one off your list, and such a great example of the early rare saphiret glass! Such a treasure!

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Thank you  @flipping_treasures 

 

@christinesclassicjewelry 

 

Thank you for the information. I was thinking about pulling a stone out to have a look but hoping I wouldn't need to. I will be leaving as is 🙂

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Elusive no more!  WOW, its a real beauty.

 

No question it's saphiret, as others have said.   I would say an above average example, a bit unique in it's design, really a cut above, IMO.   And positively ANTIQUE (much harder to find!) I think your dating is spot on. 

 

Congratulations.

 

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