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Victorian Moss Agate Collet Brooch
$245.00
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$245.00
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Pulled straight from a tide pool: a Victorian agate brooch that looks like sea moss clinging to a rock on the Maine coast. Victorian jewelers loved agate for exactly this sort of natural spectacle. Its bands and inclusions could resemble landscapes, shells, and foliage, turning a piece of jewelry into its own geologic world.
The simple C-shaped clasp and extra long pin stem are classic 19th century construction. The stem extending past the edge of the brooch is the safety clasp mechanism of the day, tucked in as one last contact point to keep it secure. Perfect for decorating thick sweaters and wool coats.
OBJECT RECORD
| Era |
Victorian |
|
Materials |
Gold fill 2" x 1.5" moss agate specimen |
| Condition |
Very good; nearly imperceptible chip to one corner; does not affect visual presentation ; light scratches and tarnish commensurate with age |
| Dimensions |
2" x 1.5" |
| Hallmarks |
None |
Return policy
All items sold by Tarnish Fine are one-of-a-kind antique and vintage pieces. Purchases can returned or exchanged within 10 days of delivery in unworn condition.
Shipping
Your Tarnish acquisition ships from our studio in Boston, Massachusetts within 1–3 business days. Each piece is packaged with archival materials from TALAS in Brooklyn to be reused for your heirlooms.
Condition & Authenticity
We practice minimal restoration, preserving original materials and evidence of age wherever possible. We clean and lightly polish every piece, with any further work explicitly disclosed. Each acquisition is individually evaluated and extensively researched. We list everything we know, but please write to us if you have any further questions.
Tarnish Fine is an independent jewelry shop and editorial project based in Boston, specializing in antique and vintage jewelry selected for its material character, history, and wear.
Every acquisition is personally sourced, examined, photographed, and documented by founder and curator India Mackinson.
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