Signed DCE Curtis Jewelry 12 K Gold Filled Brooch, 1950's Sky Blue buying Diamond Cut Rhinestones, Fine Costume Jewelry Gift For Mom

Vintage Signed DCE Curtis Jewelry 12 K Gold Filled Brooch, 1950's Sky Blue Diamond Cut Rhinestones, Fine Costume Jewelry Gift For Her
Condition: Very Good

There are sky blue diamond shaped rhinestones as well as baguette and round cut stones. There are no missing or damaged rhinestones. The 12 K gold filled setting is shiny and reflective. The clasp works great. The back is marked 1/20 12 K and signed DCE for Curtis Jewelry Manufacturing Co. Inc of Providence RI. Perfect gift idea for Mom, wife, something blue for a bride or for your girlfriend.
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Measurements: Each square on the green mat is 1".

You are sure to get NUMEROUS COMPLIMENTS on this BEAUTIFUL vintage piece.


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Antique & Vintage gold filled jewelry is normally 10k, 12k, or 14k in gold content. English equivalent jewelry is Rolled Gold and is usually 9ct (sometimes 15ct and 18ct). In order to be considered gold filled, the gold content must be 5% or 1/20 of the total weight and the gold karat no lower than 10k or 9k for rolled gold.

How is gold filled made:
Vintage Gold filled jewelry is made from solid gold, unlike gold plating, the process used to create gold filled jewelry involves thick sheets of gold that are mechanically bonded using heat and high pressure, and filled with other alloys such as brass, bronze and sterling silver, like a sandwich with solid gold on the outside and a metal filling or core on the inside. This bonding is permanent and the gold is much thicker than that of gold plate. It's not uncommon to find gold filled jewelry that is 100 years old or older looking almost brand new. Because the layer of gold is so much thicker than plated jewelry, gold filled jewelry will not peel or flake, and with reasonable care will last as long as 14K gold jewelry.

Benefits and Care of Gold Filled:
Although the gold can tarnish with age, buffing with a silver cleaning cloth or a very mild cleaning solution will usually restore the lovely finish. Vintage Gold filled wears, looks and lasts like solid gold because its outer surface is solid gold. An added benefit is that people with sensitive skin will find it safe and comfortable to wear.

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