We have similar Coral and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Cait P. Age Circa : Art Nouveau C. Markings: “835” on the back of the brooch. Country of Origin: Germany. Gram Weight : 4 grams. Main Stone: Salmon coral. Diameter: 3.45 mm. Color: opaque orange hue. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts: Polished cabochon. Brooch, lapel pin, hat pin, scarf pin, tie pin. Closure Type: Pin stem with locking “c” clasp. Convertible to Pendant: If desired, your local jeweler can add a bale to this piece, so it can be worn as a pendant, but the pin stem may need to be removed. Handmade during the Art Nouveau era in Germany. 835 sterling silver, a popular purity of sterling silver used by German silversmiths during this time period. Features three floral motifs accented with salmon coral stones which are orange and opaque. Completed with a pin stem and locked “c” clasp, allowing it to be worn on a variety of accessories including hats, scarves, and lapels, among many others. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. This listing is for the item only. This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. 835 silver, also known as Coin Silver, was used in European countries such as Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, and other Scandinavian countries. Silver was very difficult for jewelers to source, so silversmiths would collect coins that were already guaranteed at a certain purity and melt them down to create jewelry. This process was much easier than sourcing silver ingots that may or may not have been blended with other metals, which would force the smiths to guess at their dubious purity and change the techniques they could use on the metal. Salmon coral is harvested almost exclusively in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Italy, France, Spain, Algeria, and Tunisia. Salmon coral has widely been valued as the rarest and most beautiful of all coral types. During the Victorian era only the richest of the rich could afford to have this form of coral harvested and imported into Europe and North America. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Metal Purity: .835
• Main Stone: Coral
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Jewelry Department: Fine