07-30-2014 12:14 PM
Any ideas on date or possible maker of this brooch? And pardon the stupid question, but what are those stones made of? Reason I ask is, they have sort of a satin finish for lack of a better word. The two larger ones especially, just don't gleam like rhinestones. Plus, if you look in the close up of the back, there is a gouge in the stone underneath where the pin goes in to the catch that has a whitish cast. Like the pin gets scraped across it when you unhook it. But why the white? Showing my total ignorance here.
07-30-2014 12:16 PM
07-30-2014 12:16 PM
The Sterling mark is perfectly clear in real life; I don't know why it doesnt show up well in the photos.
07-30-2014 12:42 PM
07-30-2014 12:57 PM
Those look like acrylics to me too. I have a sterling ring here with a big acrylic stone in it, so it's possible. They wear more easily than the glass ones.
07-30-2014 12:59 PM
Cool Brooch 🙂
The Phone Cord like Coil on the outside is really fun
I have seen posted, in the past, that do to supplies not being available during WW2 Silver and Plastic (Acrylic) Stones were used.
07-30-2014 01:06 PM
These Handbags might give you an idea about the age of your Brooch 🙂
07-30-2014 01:24 PM
Thank you so much! I would never have thought "telephone coil". The acrylic things seems spot on to me too. It does feel warmer than glass and not as slick either.