Antique Amethyst Etruscan Revival Brooch georgian_earrings indicating the piece was assayed

indicating the piece was assayed in Paris

60 g (together)

The hanging ruby paste stone is securely held and adds an extra element of class and French chic

The bail is hallmarked with an owl guaranteeing minimum 18k gold purity

Antique Amethyst Etruscan Revival Brooch georgian_earrings indicating the piece was assayedBursting with charm, this lovely brooch features a central amethyst paste stone in an Etruscan Revival design c. 1880. We love the over sized, shiny paste, which is made to look like a large amethyst stone. Paste is a gemstone imitation made form leaded glass. It is softer than an amethyst stone but has been kept preciously through the years and the paste is in very good condition. Just a word of caution: antique brooches had a c curved clasp and no