Vintage 1960s Marcasite Feather Spray Silver Brooch

Vintage 1960s Marcasite Feather Spray Silver BroochVintage 1960s marcasite brooch featuring feather like spray of sterling silver with glistening marcasite stones. Marcasites are actually Pyrite also known as Fools Gold. It was used in jewellery due to it's ability to catch the light, giving a diamond effect. The brooch has a number of hallmarks indicating the piece was imported to London. The piece is most likely from the 1960s due to tis rollover clasp and before the 1970s when letter date

Antique Edwardian jewellery box featuring an ornate silver top and faceted cut glass pot

The word 'Our Mam' is mounted in a rolled gold wire on a mother of pearl base and secured with a rolled gold open 'c' clasp

2cm in height and 3

probably the makers mark

letter 'F' indicating the piece is from British jewellery shop H

Size: L 1/2 (US: 6)

The amethyst gemstone is stunning

it is the perfect chain to style with your favourite MAYVEDA vintage or antique pendants

The trend for matching pieces or parures became very popular comprising suites of bracelets

Each faceted stone is claw set in an open back setting

it is a UK rise N and US size 7

and can be worn long or wound around the neck twice