Essex Jewelry and Antiques
Large Heavy 14k Gold Garnet Pearl Wreath Pin Brooch
Regular price
$576.00
Presented is a wonderful quality garnet and pearl pin in a heavy weight 14K gold mounting. The pin is done in the form of a wreath or circle with alternating garnets and pearls. The garnets are really good quality stones. They measure approximately 8 millimeters by 10 millimeters each. The pearls are about 6 millimeters each. They are half drilled, mounted on posts, and glued for a very secure mounting. The pin has a solid, thick gold mounting. There is a lot of gold weight in the setting. The pin was made in America between the 1930s and 1950s.
The pin is stamped 14K on the reverse. We have tested it with nitric acid and guarantee it to be 14K gold.
The condition is excellent. The garnets are in great shape. One stone has a tiny chip on the far edge, but it is not visible because its small size and it is right against a pearl. There are no other surface scratches and no chips. The pearls are well matched and have great nacre. The pin back is strong and secure. There are no breaks and no repairs.
The pin is 1 3/8 inches in diameter.
The weight is 11.1 grams.