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Beautiful Early 20th Century Double Amethyst 9ct Brooch
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Beautiful Early 20th Century Double Amethyst 9ct Brooch

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful early 20th Century 9ct gold bar brooch.

Set with 2 stunning, bright round cut amethyst stones.

Hallmarked 9ct gold.

Comes with a new presentation box.

Carefully polished, ultrasonically cleaned and sterilised.

Length - 5.7cm

Weight - 3.14g

Date of Manufacture

Fowey River Antiques has dated this Edwardian Amethyst Bar Brooch to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09329790
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Sinuous whiplash bar: favoured form in Art Nouveau and Edwardian jewellery.
Millegrain collet borders: delicate beaded setting technique common in the early 1900s.
Round faceted amethysts: preferred gemstone choice alongside peridot and tourmaline.
Simple C-clasp and riveted hinge: standard fastening before safety catches became universal.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1189970
Dealers Notes

We specialise in high end vintage watches which we professionally restore such as Omega, Longines, Rolex, Jaeger LeCoultre etc and also ladies platinum and diamond cocktail watches.

All Watches include free fully insured international shipping. All other items please contact us for a quotation.

Description
A beautiful early 20th Century 9ct gold bar brooch.

Set with 2 stunning, bright round cut amethyst stones.

Hallmarked 9ct gold.

Comes with a new presentation box.

Carefully polished, ultrasonically cleaned and sterilised.

Length - 5.7cm

Weight - 3.14g

Date of Manufacture

Fowey River Antiques has dated this Edwardian Amethyst Bar Brooch to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09329790
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Sinuous whiplash bar: favoured form in Art Nouveau and Edwardian jewellery.
Millegrain collet borders: delicate beaded setting technique common in the early 1900s.
Round faceted amethysts: preferred gemstone choice alongside peridot and tourmaline.
Simple C-clasp and riveted hinge: standard fastening before safety catches became universal.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189970
Fowey River Antiques
Fowey River Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010

We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.

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An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts.
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Archive I An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts.

Beautiful Early 20th Century Double Amethyst 9ct Brooch

Archive II An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts. View II
Archive III An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts. View III
Archive IV An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts. View IV
Archive V An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts. View V
Archive VI An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts. View VI
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Fowey River Antiques

Fowey River Antiques
Telephone 01726 813 155
Location
Par
Cornwall
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fowey
Verified Since Apr 2010
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 2,138
Fowey River Antiques
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An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts.
Beautiful Early 20th Century Double Amethyst 9ct Brooch
Ref: SA1189970
An early 20th century 9ct gold bar brooch featuring a central curved design set with two round-cut purple amethysts.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material9ct Gold, Amethyst
  • ColourGold, Purple
  • MotifsSwirl centre, Round-cut gemstones, Bar pin, Millegrain bezel

An Edwardian bar brooch crafted from 9ct gold holds two round-cut purple amethysts at its swirl centre. The polished metalwork displays a smooth, warm gold tone that contrasts against the vibrant purple gemstones, with fine millegrain bezel settings enclosing the stones and a functioning pin fastening visible on the reverse. Measuring 5.7 cm in length and weighing 3.14 g, the piece incorporates gentle curves along its slender profile. Today, this wearable jewel serves as an elegant accessory for fastening lapels, scarves, or collars on garments during formal occasions and everyday wear. The refined proportions allow for effortless placement on various fabrics, bringing a classic Edwardian aesthetic to modern attire.

FAQs

Bar brooches became prominent during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as lightweight, linear adornments designed to secure high lace collars and scarves. These pieces often featured clean horizontal lines accentuated by central gemstones or light metalwork motifs.

Pieces from this period were commonly crafted from 9ct or 15ct yellow gold, rose gold, or platinum, and were set with coloured gemstones such as amethysts, garnets, seed pearls, and sapphires.

Authentic items typically feature British purity stamps, such as 9ct or .375, alongside hand-set stones with millegrain borders and simple C-clasp or tubed hinge pin mechanisms.

A gold bar brooch can be worn horizontally on a blazer lapel, positioned at the centre of a buttoned collar, or used to fasten a lightweight silk scarf.

Clean the piece gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, ensuring the gemstones are dried thoroughly and kept away from harsh chemical cleansers.
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