Antique Vintage Mid Century Sterling Silver Russian Soviet Jasper Pin Brooch 16g

Description

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Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Mid Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings:
"C," the USSR hammer and sickle mark inside a star, and "916" inside a rectangular cartouche, and unidentified mark "2 C" and a Cyrillic mark on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Russia
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
16 grams
Metal Type:
.916 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
Jasper
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
24.04 mm
Depth:
3.88 mm
Color:
opaque brown hue with bands of orange-brown hues
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Round cabochon cut
Item Measurements:
Length:
1.79"
Width:
1.78"
Closure/Clasp Type:
Pin stem with a trombone clasp
Convertible:
If desired, your local jeweler can attach a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant
Notable Features:
This brooch was handmade during the Mid-Century era in the Soviet Union, now the Russian Federation
Features a large jasper stone with a unique chocolate brown hue with orange bands
The stone adorns the center of the brooch, which is surrounded by openwork rope twist and rosette motifs
Finished with a trombone clasp and pin stem for secure wear
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. The brooch is tarnished in some areas, which gives the piece a lovely antique quality. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
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The History
The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
A form of chalcedony, jasper is an opaque mineral of virtually any color.  Jasper is often observed with patterns that occur during the mineral’s formation.  Certain forms of jasper such as the pale green variety have been popular since the ancient period; the Minoans on Crete favored green jasper for their seals, but green jasper was also popular among the Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, and Hebrews of antiquity. Hailed as a significant gemstone among the ancients, it was also used to produce objects larger than jewelry such as vases and other vessels.
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