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Find Out MoreThis brooch exemplifies the jewellers art at the beginning of the 20th century. They realised that platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... was a much better metal to use in the setting of gemstones as it was so hard and durable, unlike silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
which is a soft and cumbersome metal. The result was a light and very pretty look and many pieces were produced such as this bow brooch which shows the diamonds off within a cobweb design. It looks wonderful when worn on a plain lapel as the pierced work adds contrast to the colour beneath.
Unmarked, tested to platinum
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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