Posted 7 years ago
KarenLR71
(191 items)
Inherited from my grandmother's collection when my Mom's jewelry passed to me. My grandmother loved brooches/pins of all kinds. She would have amassed her jewelry collection from the 30's to late 70's with the bulk probably occurring in the late 30's to 50's.
I'm not sure the earring 'go with' the pin as the pin is more elaborate. On the back of pin under a part that is 'folded' you can make out the word 'STERLING' and then it looks like more writing is under the fold but we haven't been able to make out anything yet.
Mine appears to be missing 3 rhinestones. I did find one that looks identical except that it is shined up and is not missing any rhinestones.
Here is the description from that post: Heavy and High quality figural brooch. 3.25 inches. The handle is a large red teardrop stone. The hilt is pave set with clear chatons. A row of clear chatons runs along one edge of the blade. A red key stone sits just below the hilt. A beautiful 1940's brooch is in very good condition. Marked Sterling.
Interested to see if the 1940's date is a good estimate. Still puzzled on the earrings too....
This is a set. The earrings go with the sword brooch. Same here, with a different color of stone:
https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/311944711676932268/
Sterling Silver Sword Scimitar & Rhinestone Pin and Earrings This wonderful sterling silver scimitar sword features a large faceted topaz rhinestone at the top and a kite shaped rhinestone below the clear rhinestone handle. There are also brilliant rhinestones along the edge of the sword. The pin is 3 ¼” long and approximately 7/8” wide at the handle. The set is circa 1940s. The matching screw-back earrings are the same shape and feature clear rhinestones on the handle. The earrings are 1 ¼” inches long and 3/8” wide. The set has a gold wash, which does show wear. All three pieces are marked sterling.
Thanks again, Efesgirl!
I wish mine wasn't missing 3 rhinestones. If I'm keeping it in the family, is there any way to get in 'today's' world something that is close to resembling the size/shape I need?
Hhmm...since I know people rebuild classic cars with original parts, would there be places that carry original clear rhinestones/chatons/whatever for sale? Or does it not matter since we're keeping it what we replace it with?
I have to chime in here just to say that sometimes, depending on the availability of a piece, it's better to have one in like condition than none at all. I would leave it as is for the moment until you get more familiar with what you have and you then be able to make a wise decision on what to do with your pieces. I suggest a jewelers loupe, many times there are marks where you would have never guessed!
shareurpassion,
You'd think the occasional Antique Roadshow episodes would have reminded me of your excellent point. I'm definitely investing in a jeweler's loupe as I have not started in on the semi-precious jewelry yet (or the ones I'm guessing to be semi-precious).
I've been told I can also by something to test 'hardness' (i.e. is it a real diamond, etc.) as well as tests (based on acid) that if you are desperate to tell what something is made out of you can use in an 'inconspicuous area to tell what an item is composed of...although I hesitate on using that type of test. I was going to order some 'kits' off of Amazon. If anyone has tools to recommend (or stay away from), I'd appreciate the info as I don't want to destroy anything in my attempts to have more info before I post.