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Find Out MoreA pair of 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold “novelty” brooches, as they are known in the trade. They are of two tortoises set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls and matched turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after.. They are joined by a 15ct gold pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. set chain and are in their original case. They were retailed in Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1900-1910. The tortoise is an auspicious animal. It is a symbol of good luck and symbolises a long life, wisdom and peace
Wonderful “Novelty” pins
Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold
Case marked on silk "To her Majesty the Queen, Edward & Sons Diamond merchants. 92 Buchanan Street. Glasgow"
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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