Composition: 12 carat gold-plated metal, crystals Production method: handmade Condition: good Dimensions: 5 x 6 cm Color: gold Marking: “1/20 12 K GF” (manufacturer's initials illegible) Country: USA Period: 1940-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 50-70 EUR
This brooch is distinguished by its handmade aesthetics, filigree details and highly decorative, plant motif.The composition consists of three leaves and four rings made offastened metal petals and small greenish crystals. The brooch islightly ornamented, with irregularly placed details - a clearsign of handmade. Greenish faceted crystals are set in rosettes with six teeth (dog tooth prongs), which indicates careful handwork.The metal ring and leaf designwith pressed glass crystals was a common feature of 1940-1950American handmade jewelry.
*Gold filled (GF) jewelry is many times more durable than standard gold plated jewelry.GF is a patented and very durable type of metal in the USA. GF jewelry is made by layering 2 or 3 metals, one of which is gold, at very high temperatures. Gold filled gilding is performed by layering gold around the base metal, forming several layers of pure gold, carefully and several times enveloping the entire product. In this way, gold plated jewelry does not change from contact with the skin, does not cause allergies, and is not afraid of water.
