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Possible CHANEL gold brooch?

By playmoney, 18 December, 2012
Description

see photos.............this seems to be a circle of leaves brooch with amethyst stones...............attaching pin is marked 14K CC....................is this "Coco Chanel" and really 14K gold?????

Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
gold?
Distinguishing marks
14k CC
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
1.5 in. diam. circle
Date Period
?
Weight
1/10 ounce
History
?
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
tag sale.........$1
For Sale?
No
Photos
Profile picture for user kathyBeh

kathyBeh

12 years 7 months ago

Re: Possible CHANEL gold brooch?

Doesnt look like their mark but it appears to be 14 kt gold. Good deal

http://douglasrosindecorativearts.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/dating-chanel-a-guide-to-chanel-jewelry-date-marks/

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field

12 years 6 months ago

Re: Possible CHANEL gold brooch?

It is my impression that most vintage Channel jewelry was "costume jewelry"- ie. not made with precious materials- I could be wrong- as there may have been specially commissioned pieces.

 

Unfortunately, I might be able to tell better if the actual quality of the close-up image of the markings were better.

 

One thing to differentiate solid gold or silver jewelry from other types is the overall quality: how the stones are set, quality of the pin stem joint and catch, finish (including noticing where the plating may have worn off), etc. After looking at a lot of fine and costume jewelry and comparing the differences- you often get a sense of age, quality and materials and thus worth! 

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