Stylish and symbolic, this brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This brooch is most likely constructed from gold filled metal. It is mounted with the letters 'AEI' and these have been finely engraved to add to the 3D quality of the design. The fastening pin is fitted to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a 'C' catch. The brooch is also marked on the reverse with the mark of a maker, jeweller or owner. The brooch measures 3.25cm in diameter.
A Short History...
Featuring the letters 'AEI', this brooch is a fine example of Victorian sentimental jewellery. The letters were incorporated into jewellery design to represent the words Amity, Eternity and Infinity. Aei was also the biblical Greek word for 'always'.
Wear it With...
Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling to any look and interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or bag - wear alone or with a selection.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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This beautiful brooch was created in c.1910 by the German high quality costume jewellery maker, Knoll and Pregizer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design. Of impeccable quality and in outstanding condition, it was created in French and features rare melon cut glass.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking and colourful bar brooch dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish dress clip evokes the 1930s and was made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little discolouration to the edge of one paste stone and a small are on the metal border of the brooch. This is only visible with close inspection under a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This whimsical brooch features an insect motif and was created by the Coro company in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the foil on the reverse of one rhinestone. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1920s and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the metallic highlighting on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful brooch/pendant was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed 1950s pin - this piece was possibly created by the great French parurier, Roger Scemama.
Condition Report:
Wearable - Some loss of coating to one faux pearl and a little crazing to the surface of another faux pearl. Both of these defects are not visible when the piece is worn and do little to detract from its appeal.
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This rare example of early Kenneth Jay Lane jewellery dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the design. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and symbolic, this brooch was created the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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