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An Austrian 19th Century Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch
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An Austrian 19th Century Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aion Jewellery
Description

An exquisite oval silver brooch, set with a border of seed pearls and a central cut amethyst. Marked silver and 935, this gorgeous and petite piece is probably German or Austrian in origin. The pin is secured by a 'C' clasp. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks, splits or losses.

Date :- c1900

Hallmarks :- Marked 'silver' and 935.

Height :- 1.7 cm.

Width :- 2.4 cm.

Depth :- 0.8 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Aion Jewellery has dated this Austrian Silver Amethyst Brooch to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
2.4cm (0.94")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244783
Dealers Internal Reference
BA888
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Description
An exquisite oval silver brooch, set with a border of seed pearls and a central cut amethyst. Marked silver and 935, this gorgeous and petite piece is probably German or Austrian in origin. The pin is secured by a 'C' clasp. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls.
fig 1. An Austrian 19th Century Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks, splits or losses.

Date :- c1900

Hallmarks :- Marked 'silver' and 935.

Height :- 1.7 cm.

Width :- 2.4 cm.

Depth :- 0.8 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Aion Jewellery has dated this Austrian Silver Amethyst Brooch to the 1900s.

Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
2.4cm (0.94")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244783
Dealers Internal Ref
BA888
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Archive I An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls.

An Austrian 19th Century Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch

Archive II An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls. View II
Archive III An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls. View III
Archive IV An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls. View IV
Archive V An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls. View V
Archive VI An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls. View VI
Archive VII An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls. View VII
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An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls.
An Austrian 19th Century Silver, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Brooch
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An oval 19th-century silver brooch featuring a central diamond-shaped purple amethyst gemstone surrounded by an openwork frame set with seed pearls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Amethyst, Seed Pearl
  • ColourSilver and Purple
  • MotifsLozenge cut gemstone, Openwork frame, Seed pearl border, Oval surround
  • SizeH 1.7 cm (1 in) x W 2.4 cm (1 in) x D 0.8 cm (0 in)

FAQs

During the 19th century, Austro-Hungarian jewellery makers were renowned for intricate metalwork, combining semi-precious stones such as amethyst with seed pearls and silver. These pieces reflected regional artisan guilds and incorporated elements of Victorian and Historicist aesthetics.

Brooches from this era frequently utilised sterling or coin silver settings, naturally harvested seed pearls, and faceted quartz gemstones such as amethyst, often set using bezel or prong techniques.

Authentic period pieces often feature historic official hallmarks, closed-back or custom bezel settings, hand-cut gemstones with slight asymmetry, and natural natural patina on the silver mountings.

An antique brooch can be worn on coat lapels, velvet chokers, or scarf fasteners, or mounted inside a shadow box frame as decorative wall art when not in use.

Clean silver components gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dip solutions or liquid immersion, as liquid can damage delicate organic seed pearls and underlying settings.
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