Vintage 1930's Sterling Silver and Egg Yolk Amber Pin.
A small but striking beauty at only 1" by 1/2" or 25mm by buying 12mm. The yellow egg yolk amber is luminous and stands out against the grape cluster above. The amber oval measures 15mm by 10mm.
Unsigned or marked but acid tested for sterling, with results showing sterling or higher. This amber is sometimes called butterscotch amber, but to me butterscotch is deeper in color and less yellow. You will find these two terms used interchangeably. If you are interested in learning more about amber's history, please let me know and I will happily provide articles.
The clasp is an older C and the hinge a new tube, so it's possible that this is older than the 1930's but many European pieces came over with older hinges and clasps than we (the US) were using here at the time.
Excellent condition
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Pam
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Product code: Vintage Egg Yolk Amber Sterling buying Silver Brooch