Steeped in a lifetime of history, the Verde Brooch is an exquisite jewel. Her bold sword, crescent moon, and star are splendidly crafted in 9 carat gold and set with velvety seed pearls and turquoise. Verde symbolises a connection with our past and those dear to us who have come and gone leaving hearts filled with love and in the embrace of warm memories.
The Verde Brooch Gem Details
The white seed pearls measures approximately 2.0-3.5 millimetres, and the turquoise cabochons measures approximately 2.0-4.0 millimetres. Some of the pearls are believed to have been replaced.
Size
The brooch measures approximately 79x22 millimetres.
Hallmarks
an "A" and "V" overlapping - unknown maker's mark, possibly Austro-Hungarian
two heavily obscured marks
Condition
Antique. Victorian Era 1837-1901.
Great to Know
The Verde Brooch is part of our trove of strongly sustainable, environmentally friendly, and conflict-free jewellery. She lives in our carefully curated collection of one-of-a-kind vintage treasures - polished and restored with care by our talented jewellers, restoring them to their former glory.
Vintage jewels have many stories to tell - of romance, love, family, joy, and sometimes loss and resilience. Passed down from person to person, generation to generation, they carry the whispers of past promises and sentiment. The Verde Brooch is not just a piece of jewellery; it is a piece of wonderful history waiting to continue its journey.
Behind the Scenes
Every alluring jewel within our unrivalled collection has been thoroughly assessed by our team of highly skilled and qualified GAA gemmologists, jewellers and registered NCJV valuers with over 60 years of combined experience in the jewellery industry.