Vintage 1930s Rolled Gold 'Doris' Brooch

Vintage 1930s Rolled Gold 'Doris' BroochVintage 1930's 'Doris' name brooch set in rolled gold. This fun brooch is made from rolled gold. Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting of fine layers of gold that are fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery. ERA 1930s MEASUREMENT The

4" in width (widest point)

The clips can be attached to the neckline of a dress

This chunky brooch would have been a promotional piece of jewellery for their most popular perfume 'Cabochard' launched in 1958

in a gold tone metal

if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow

The brooch has the popular beaded decoration around the edge typical of the Victorian era

The chain of the bracelet has tiny spring in each link allowing the bracelet to stretch

The marcasite stones sparkles and shine giving the brooch depth

The interior width of the bangle measures 5

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