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    Posted 9 years ago

    Iras
    (44 items)

    Hi

    I have this Brooch if you anyone can tell me about it and if is actually worth anything. It is a little over 4cms long and 2.5 cms wide. It has a marking on the back that says 1501 I think. I don't

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Hi, the mount, tube and hinge system with C catch is marked 15ct for 15 carats gold.
      See this guide, simple but informative:
      http://www.ebay.com/gds/About-15C-15ct-15K-625-Gold-Jewellery-Jewelry-Hallmark-/10000000008760453/g.html

      It is Victorian, English, and the "stone" appear to be an antique real amber piece.

      Beautiful piece !
      For price, we are not allowed to give valuations, but you can check the sold item section on Ebay for Victorian 15ct brooch

      Welcome to CW!
    2. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Lisa, you were answering as I seached for the link to the guide :-D
      We agree both on old amber!
    3. Iras Iras, 9 years ago
      Hi, it could be 15CT my vision is not the best and I asked someone else to they said the same as me. However I have had a look again and I think it is 15CT. Just wondering if it is worth anything and what era it is from?
    4. Iras Iras, 9 years ago
      The stone itself has two little sections that have a little bit missing otherwise fine the stone is not smooth like a pearl or polished gems its seems like a lot has not been done to it.
    5. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Ira, read my comment, I answered your questions...
    6. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      A link for dating brooches from their clasps:
      http://www.realorrepro.com/article/Dating-brooch-fasteners
    7. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 9 years ago
      Even with the damage, that is a beautiful looking brooch. :)

      kyratango, thanks for sharing that link, good resource. :)
    8. Iras Iras, 9 years ago
      Thank you I did actually read that site once before, I will need to have a good read again.
    9. Trey Trey, 9 years ago
      Welcome to CW:)
    10. Iras Iras, 9 years ago
      Thank everyone and thank you Trey

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