Simple, yet elegant describes this antique aquamarine 14kt yellow gold bar pin. At the center of this estate brooch is a horizontally mounted oval blue aquamarine. This medium to dark blue aquamarine measures appx 3/4 carat weight. The open gold work surrounding the aquamarine is both classic and simple.
This fittings on this antique bar pin are unusual. The early safety pin closure was used briefly from 1890s to 1910.
One oval aquamarine appx 3/4 carat weight, 7.2 x 5.0 x 3.6mm, Clarity: eye-clean, Color: medium blue Measures: 2" left to right, 3/8" north to south, 1/2" depth Hallmarks: V.W. trademark inside a box, 585 European mark for 14kt gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Circa: 1890s - 1900s Excellent condition.