Antique silver and rose and green gold brooch with a locket
$975.00
Gold can be made in different colours by being alloyed with other metals, such as rose gold which is made by primarily adding more copper to the gold when being alloyed, and today although not very common, green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, however the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However in the late 1800’s, cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour, and while never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and is used perfectly here to highlight the leaves in the design of this brooch. The result is a piece of jewellery that is as unique as it is beautiful.
Dating from the late 1800’s, this brooch was made in sterling silver and has a delightful hand engraved image of a bird that is highlighted in rose gold, and the leaves as mentioned in green gold.
This delightful scene adds so much charm to the brooch, and to make it even more special, on the reverse side it is made with a locket compartment to make this even more personal to the wearer.
Measuring 37mm by 29mm, this brooch is so special and beautiful and will no doubt become a much loved family treasure.
Stock# ET602
Circa: 1895
$975
Antique silver and gold brooch
Antique silver and rose and green gold brooch with a locket
What is green gold?
Gold is alloyed with other metals that results in producing different colours. Rose gold is made by primarily adding copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in the lovely warm tone to it, and today green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, however the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. Years ago cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour. While never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced especially when set against sterling silver.
Where is the best antique store in Sydney?
Kalmar Antiques on the top floor of the Queen Victoria Building, have been dealing in antique jewellery and watches for over thirty years. With a vast collection of antique jewellery to modern bespoke hand made pieces, there is also a watchmaking workshop on site with a Rolex trained watchmaker.
Click here to see more antique brooches that are currently in store:
https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/antique/antique-brooches/
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