This marvelous brooch (and pendant) features an ornately carved, egg-shaped inset made of faux jade (plastic) which is also bezel set. The carving includes a flower, butterfly and large bird, and the goldtone (maybe gold-plated) setting features two opposing dragons facing a central tower. Incredible detail both in the plastic and on the metal!
The pin on the back looks like it has been shortened at one time and the point filed down, and a safety ring added to the old-style "c" clasp. A nice touch is the way in which the fitting for the necklace bail rotates so it is completely down in the brooch position, and swings up to be used as a necklace pendant--very finely done. The overall dimensions of the brooch are 2 1/4" x about 1 5/8". The brooch is in excellent vintage condition--I have polished it up a bit (which I don't normally do, but really wanted to see this in all its splendor!) The plastic inset has just a bit of play in it, but not enough to effect the intregrity of the setting. Really a wonderful vintage piece!
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Item # 3432
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