Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Amethyst Paste Victorian Brooch

A little romance from another era, this Victorian brooch pairs amethyst-colored paste with the quiet beauty of sterling silver. Its purple tones and preserved patina lend a sense of antique charm, making it a lovely finishing touch for a lapel, scarf, or favorite jacket. The amethyst hue recalls the ancient belief that amethyst could protect its wearer from intoxication, a touch of gemstone folklore echoes in these purple paste stones.

Stamped: no hallmarks visible

Color: Silver, Clear, Purple

Material: Sterling Silver, Paste

Closure: C-Clasp

Total Weight (grams): 15.57

Measurements (mm): 51.95L x 51.44W x 8.07D

Primary Stone: Paste

Primary Stone Shape: Oval

Primary Stone Dimensions (mm) : 11.93L x 9.59W x 5.08D

Condition Notes: Great vintage condition with little to no signs of wear. Please note that his piece does have a lovely amount of tarnish on it, as shown in the images. Due to age of the piece and the abrasiveness of silver polish, we chose not to remove the tarnish for fear of damaging the stones

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