Vintage 1930s Marcasite Silver Fur Dress Clip

Vintage 1930s Marcasite Silver Fur Dress ClipLovely marcasite dress clip and brooch set dating from the 1930's. Dress clips were popular in the 1920's up until the 1950's and were worn around the neck of a dress or blouse to create a sweetheart neckline, changing the look of the outfit as well as a decorate adornment. The clip is adorned with marcasite stones, marcasite is actually Pyrite all known as Fools Gold. It was used in jewellery due to it's ability to catch the light, giving a diamond

the clasp was replaced with a new clasp

Size: N 1/2 (US: 7)

red and white diamante rhinestones set in a gold tone metal

CONDITION & MEASUREMENTS

Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry

The earliest ancient legend of the koi fish dates 533 B

These types of pendants were named Lavalier pendants popularised by the Duchesse de la Valliere

This pretty brooch features marcasites set in sterling silver

This stunning brooch features a large old mine cut diamond in a gypsy set

the central diamond measures 0

The brooch measures  5cm / 2" in width and 4cm / 1

The hallmark '935' is a mark used in Austria