Estate Antique 10K Solid Gold Faceted Round-cut Quartz Crystal Bar Pin Brooch 2-1/8" long x 3/16" wide circa deals 1880s-1900 MH-830 GB
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Brooch size: 2-1/8" long x 3/16" wide x " thick
Brooch weight: 2.7 grams
Maker marks: none found, brooch tested as 10K solid gold, pin/hinge/catch are not gold
Quartz size/shape: 6.78 mm round cut, 5mm approx. from culet to table. 6.8 mm = 1.25 ct. approx. so this stone weighs just a hair under 0.25 grams approx.
https://www.brilliance.com/education/diamond-size-chart
Pin/hinge/catch: this particular style of tube hinge dates to approx. 1880s-1910/Safety style catch used approx. 1850-1910, please see Fig. #5 and Fig. #11 in the following link: https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Dating-brooch-fasteners
Condition: PRE-OWNED. ITEM COMES FROM PRIVATE ESTATE SALE. Gemstone tested as genuine Quartz Crystal with Presidium Gem Tester II. Stone is firmly set with no scratches, chips, cracks or visible damage. Brooch has no warps, bends breaks, cracks or visible damage, only age-appropriate wear consistent with general use is visible under close inspection with 10x magnification jeweler's loupe. This the pin section attached to the hinge is slightly loose and pin is no longer perfectly straight and leans in slightly, please view photos. The pin is thick and sturdy and seems to have been designed to be attached to heavier fabrics indicating earlier age. The pin does not stay in catch when not being used to secure a garment, also indicating it was designed to be attached to heavier earlier types of fabrics. Beautiful antique condition!
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