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Costume Jewelry5737 of 9178Tiny Victorian 14K Gold Filigree Garnet Pin and Faux Gemstone Scarab Circular Pin /Circa 19th and 20th CenturyVintage French Jet Clip-On Earrings
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    Posted 8 years ago

    freiheit
    (1223 items)

    This brooch is in bad shape. There is one of the dangles missing, the center cabochon has a small chip, and the silver plating is almost gone. I rescued it because I think with a bit of TLC the brooch could come back to life.

    I think that I could move the dangles around or possibly find a new one for the middle (or all new ones).
    The little chip on the center cabochon is only visible upon close inspection.
    After a really good cleaning, the missing silver plating might just give the brooch some character - LOL
    To summarize: One day, when I am really bored, I will spend the time needed to bring the brooch back to its former glory (or at least closed to)

    Thanks for looking:)

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    1. freiheit freiheit, 8 years ago
      Many thanks, Manikin and Efesgirl:)
    2. martika martika, 8 years ago
      It's still beautiful despite its' imperfections.
    3. bladerunner22 bladerunner22, 8 years ago
      Looks beautiful the way it is according to the photos !
    4. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Beautiful brooch!
      From pic#2 I can see there is only 4 holes for dangles, so thinking it doesn't lack any :-)
      For the silver plating, you may try a silver plating solution, as Newtimes used on her chrome deco bangle !
    5. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      There:
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/180830-art-deco-chrome-and-galalith-bangle?in=user
    6. Emme Emme, 8 years ago
      I think this is quite the find.
    7. freiheit freiheit, 8 years ago
      Thanks so much for your kind comments and advice: Emme, kyratango, bladerunner, and martika:)

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