Vintage Sterling Mother of Pearl Butterfly Hatpin
Native American Vintage Jewellery
in stock
1
1980's
$109.00
Gorgeous sterling handmade Zuni hatpin. Native American, sterling silver with pretty pink mother of pearl butterfly top.
Item Details
Size
8.2cm Long / 1.4cm Wide
Weight
3 Grama
Hallmark
- Acid tests for sterling
Materials
Mother of Pearl, Sterling Silver
Condition Report
Spectacular vintage condition. Shows mild wear commensurate with age, no dings or chips, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste. Has a handcrafted look to it - amazing vintage piece.
About this Piece
Sterling Silver
Sterling is an alloy of silver containing at least 92.5% pure silver (925 parts of 1000 thus the 925 stamp), the remainder is made up of a mix of metals (most commonly copper) used to make the metal workable. Pure silver is generally considered too soft to work with, although you can find silver jewellery at 950 or 980, even the occasional 99.9% fine silver, which can be work-hardened to increase durability.