GOLDSTONE FOR SALE
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A remarkable pin, words can not describe the beauty of this antique goldstone pin! A huge long domed oval goldstone it set in a simple pin frame. The gold stone is the most vibrant I've seen. It's 1 1/16 inches (28mm) long, nearly 1/2 inch (12mm) wide, and rises up nearly 1/4 inch (7mm) thick. The stone is set in a simple metal frame. The frame is goldwashed or rolled gold over top of some darm metal. So, it looks golden, but, is not solid gold. The pin is a very old blackened metal as well. The pin hooks with a simple foldover of metal, a c-like clasp unlike the mechanical clasps used later one. It's a true Victorian pin, not a modern one and the goldstone is sooooo much lovelier than newer ones. The stone is totally glittery, has a great shine with not chips, cracks, or scrapes. There's wear to the gold wash, but, very little so this pin looks amazing, it was clearly well cared for. No markings on reverse, but, on the pin frame, there's a child like design or a child in a robe on reverse, I wish I knew what that meant. Was it a maker's hallmark or a memorial put there by the owner in memory of a loved one for mourning perhaps?? If you love goldstone (as I do) then this pin is a MUST HAVE! Photos do not do it justice, it was very hard to photograph. Much more beautiful in person!
Neat 14KT Gold-filled Christian Dior set from the 1940's? consists of a floral design pin and matching screw-back earrings. Very pretty. Quality goldstone. Mint condition, I doubt they were ever worn.
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