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Victorian Chalcedony Forget Me Not Brooch

Victorian Chalcedony Forget Me Not Brooch

$373.00 Regular Price
$168.00Sale Price
This fantastic antique brooch is a beautiful example of sentimental Victorian Jewelry. The center agate plaque features an applied forget me not flower made of turquoise cabochons, the flower has wonderful details and tiny textured leaves. The forget me not symbolizes love, devotion and remembrance and was a popular motif for Victorian Jewelry. The center plaque is set in a gold filled surround with beautiful enamel work framing the central stone. The enamel is a nice periwinkle blue color. The original tube hinge and C-clasp is present and works nicely. There is a small, incognito repair on the reverse of on of the enamel pieces and some age related wear on this brooch, please read the full condition report below. This gorgeous and large brooch is ready to wear, collect or gift to someone special.
DETAILS 
2.5in x2in (65mmx51mm)
tube hinge and C clasp
10K Gold Filled
Circa 1875
CONDITION This brooch is almost 150 years old and does have age-related wear. There is a small hairline crack above the flower in the stone- this does not run all the way through the stone. As mentioned, one of the enamel sections has been carefully repaired at some point in this brooch's life. One small chip in enamel- shown in close up photo. Some age-related wear to the metal. Overall a fantastic example of Victorian sentimental jewelry. 
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