Description
Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Brooch Lot – From Art Deco to 1980s – 11 Unique Designs –
All in excellent condition, a wonderful assortment of designs. All are marked either 925 or Sterling.
The blue rectangle stone is Czech glass in lapis lazuli color.
The large faceted cushion is smoky quartz with a hint of purple. This brooch is also a pendant. It has a hidden bail.
There are bar pins and figurals, a tiny dog, a bird of paradise, a crescent moon, a swallow bird.
The circular open-work wreath is set with beautiful garnets.
The largest oval one has a trombone clasp. It is likely European and probably French.
There are florals and a flower basket.
Some of these are 100 years old, and have all their original stones.
There is some patina on the reverse that can be polished if desired. We do no dip sterling silver jewelry, and definitely not ones with marcasite. All pieces have been cleaned and hand-polished.
A wonderful addition to your collection and a great opportunity for resale. They are fabulous in lower light and sparkle like diamonds.