Antique Vintage Georgian Sterling Silver Quartz Crystal Organic Hair Pin Piece

Description

The Piece
Age Circa
: Georgian C. 1714 - 1837
Markings
: Unmarked, Tested, Guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 13.3 Grams
Metal Type
: .925 Sterling Silver
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Crystal Quartz
Main Stone Measurements/Color
: The largest stone measures 3.25 mm in length by 4.25 mm in width, and the smallest measures approximately 2.0 mm in diameter. They are a semi-translucent muted gray color.
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment
: The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts
: Hand carved rose cut
Item Measurements
: This piece measures 3.5" in length, and the ornament measures 1.0" in diameter. The pin portion tapers from 4.0 mm to 1.0 mm in diameter.
Collectible Type
: Hair pin
Men’s or Women’s
: Women
Notable Features
: This stunning and versatile hair pin piece was handcrafted by a talented silversmith during the Georgian period. It features eighteen hand carved old rose cut crystal quartz stones that have a gorgeous semi-transparent muted gray color. They are cut to mimic the appearance of rose cut diamonds, which was a popular addition to jewelry at that time. Made with exceptional design, every detail down to appearance and craftsmanship in this pin is accounted for. The ornamental portion consists of a beautiful boteh shaped detail, which is accented with rose cut quartz, and has a lovely milgrain finished edge. Underneath this is an organically arranged collection of flowers, arrayed in a loose half wreath. The line details on the petals and leaves of this ornamentation are exquisite and quite lifelike! The pin section is tapered at the ends, and has diagonal striped pattern that was chased and then had a patina added to the grooves for contrast. This unique item could be worn as a hair pin, a lapel pin or brooch, or it could be converted to a pendant by your local jeweler. With quite the history, it would make the perfect "something old" for a bride as well. Ornate, classic, and beautifully crafted, this hair pin piece is an absolute gem!
Damage
: Age appropriate wear.
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The History
This piece was made during the Georgian era! This era is known for its hand-crafted designs, which were heavily influenced by world exploration. A few signatures of this era were high karat gold, cameos, chatelaine accessories, foil-backed stones, rivière necklaces, memento mori and mourning jewelry, and rose and mine cut diamonds. While the jewelry from this era began to see designs from all over the world, jewelry from abroad was still very expensive to acquire. Hefty price tags were due to imported jewelry having to be procured by sea on slow-moving ships. Between age and difficulty of acquirement, jewelry from the Georgian era are rare finds and amazing pieces of history.
Rose cut diamonds have been made for hundreds of years. They gained popularity during the Georgian era, before they were replaced with the more precise mine cut diamond. Rose cut diamonds are one of the last types of stones to feature hand-cleaved facets on the stone. A stone cutter would use one diamond to shape the facets of another, creating a rough, organic look. Today, rose cut diamonds are highly prized due to their rarity; most of these stones were lost or re-cut into more modern, sleeker cuts.
Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below: • Auction Items: Base shipping + .00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for free • BIN Items: FREE Base shipping: • USPS First Class: .00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days • USPS Priority Mail: .00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days • USPS Priority Express: .00 fully insured, overnight delivery International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the auction with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for free. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before
Gold: .00 + .00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
Silver: .00 + .00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
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