Antique Vintage Nouveau 800 Sterling Silver Egyptian Turquoise Pin Brooch 17g

Description

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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings:
Egyptian town and .800 silver assay mark, standing cat mark,
and unidentified date letter on the pin stem,
Egyptian town and .800 silver assay mark on the front of the brooch,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Egypt
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 17 grams
Metal Type:
.800 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
Turquoise
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Diameter:
3.95 mm to 5.2 mm
Length
: 13.44 mm
Width
: 10.25 mm
Color:
opaque blue-green hue with lighter blue hues and brown inclusions; opaque bright blue hue, opaque bright blue with a black matrix
Accent Stone:
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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:
Oval and round cabochon
Item Measurements:
Length:
2.34"
Width:
1.38"
Pin/Brooch Style:
Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin
Closure Type:
Pin stem with an open "c" clasp
Convertible to Pendant:
If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant, but the pin stem may need to be removed.
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Nouveau era in Egypt
Composed of .800 sterling silver
Features seven beautiful, turquoise stones in lighter and darker shades of blue and green-blue hues
The center oval cabochon turquoise adorns the center of a floral motif
Scalloped shell motifs adorn each end of this flower, which would have been created using the repousse metalworking technique
Rosette and rope twist designs also accent the brooch around the smaller turquoise stones in Etruscan style
Completed with a pin stem and open "c" clasp for wear on a variety of clothing and accessories
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. The pin stem is slightly bent, but this does not affect wear. There is heavy tarnish on some areas of the sterling silver, giving the pin a lovely antique quality. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”  This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
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