A detailed sterling silver flower basket brooch featuring purple amethyst stones and marcasite accents. The dimensional basket design gives the piece a romantic estate jewelry feel, with soft sparkle from the marcasites and rich color from the amethyst-set floral details.
Style & Era Notes: This brooch has a classic estate-style look with Victorian Revival influence, especially in the floral basket motif and marcasite detailing. It works well for collectors of sterling silver brooches, gemstone pins, and romantic vintage-inspired jewelry.
Materials & Details: Marked MC 925. Sterling silver with amethyst stones and marcasite accents in a flower basket design. Please review photos for maker mark, clasp construction, stone settings, silver finish, scale, and condition. Measures 2 1/4" wide by 1 7/8" tall. Weight 22g.
Testing / Verification Note: Amethyst stones tested on a Presidium Duo tester. Sterling silver identification is based on the visible 925 mark and available review/testing.
Condition: Vintage condition with normal age-appropriate wear. Silver may show light patina or surface wear consistent with age and prior use. Stones and marcasites appear wearable and display well, with any notable flaws shown in the photos or noted separately.
Styling Tip: Wear it on a blazer, coat lapel, scarf, cardigan, or dress for a polished romantic accent. The purple stones pair especially well with black, ivory, lavender, silver, charcoal, deep green, or soft floral prints.
Shop Note: Testing and material notes are provided in good faith based on the tools and methods available to Eratique Vintage. Unless specifically stated as professionally appraised or certified, gemstone and metal identifications should be considered our best assessment rather than a guarantee.
