Posted 11 years ago
Khiggins1967
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Hi I am looking for any information that anyone can give me on this Brooch/Pin
It says Eisenberg Original and Sterling but it is a gold color.
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That's possible perhaps gold plated?
This is a gorgeous piece. I love older Eisenberg pieces.
DrFluffy
Do you know anything about it? How old or does it have a name?
Eisenberg used Sterling from 1943 to early 1948.
For value, check out ebay, enter Eisenberg Original, Sterling and see what pops up. I think you will be very pleased with what you will find :)
This is a lovely brooch, and very collectible, even though the stones are glass. The gold color is from gold wash over silver or "vermeil".
WoW
Thanks
I think it's gold plated sterling ( vermil) ?
Are gold plated and gold wash the same
I checked out eBay. Very exciting!
I also found this information but it is from a long time ago 2005. Do
You think it's accurate?
http://www.antiquehelper.com/item/295108
Gold plating can be done over bras or other metals, while vermeil (or silver-gilt) is only on silver, plus the gold has to be a certain carat weight, Wikipedia has more info. One auction result is not at all a reliable measure of value, there may have been other circumstances affecting that particular sale, but at least you know what to call the pin and have an approximate idea for how desirable it may be.