This gorgeous dress clip brooch dates from the early 1900s to the 1930s, and is covered with 47 paste stones, which visually look very much like marcasites. There are six beads along the side of the clip, in a lovely, rich jade green, which echo the undulations of the design. This vintage 1920s paste stone brooch is such a lovely piece of estate jewelry from the early 1900s!
Condition: This vintage Art Deco dress clip is missing one of its paste stones, just above the the second tier from the bottom; this is not exceptionally visible, and I needed to use a loupe to confirm its absence. The clip on the back might have been enamelled in a green similar to the jade-like beads along the side, but that has worn away. There is some tarnish and staining on the silver tone metal, but I have to removed or polished it to avoid damaging or dislodging the paste stones. Some of the paste stones are slightly darker or lighter in tone, and some are more reflective than others. This antique 1920s dress clip shows some of the light wear or slight scratches one associates with previously loved vintage items. More pictures or closer pictures can be provided if you need them.
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