Antique Victorian Amethyst Paste Brooch Pin Solid Silver Cluster Row Oval Cut Diamond Pastes Lilac Vintage 1800s Womens Jewelry Jewellery pinchbeck The pastes have darkened with

The pastes have darkened with age and use

It looks like the item used to be a hat pin and has been converted to a pendant

Blue john is an extremely rare mineral and can only be found in Derbyshire in the UK (not far from me)

made from solid 9ct 375 rose gold and adorned with pink faceted glass and simulated pearls

DESCRIPTION: A lovely antique Victorian genuine shell cameo brooch

Antique Victorian Amethyst Paste Brooch Pin Solid Silver Cluster Row Oval Cut Diamond Pastes Lilac Vintage 1800s Womens Jewelry Jewellery pinchbeck The pastes have darkened withDESCRIPTION: A stunning antique Victorian solid silver brooch, adorned with amethyst and diamond pastes. The item is stamped "800" for silver. It weighs approx. 3. 83g and the size dimensions are in the later photos. The clasp has been replaced at some point in the items life with a safety clasp.