Vintage BIG Sterling Silver + Turquoise Jeff Story Brooch - Southwest Amimal Pin
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1980's
$199.00
Fantastic Huge Artsian Brooch
Large sterling southwest brooch, handmade by Jeff Story 1987-88. Mixed figurative and abstract with a feather running horse and tortoise with turquoise cabochon. Little piece of wearable art would make a great gift.
Pins can be used to decorate anything - hats, bags, clothes, scarves.
Size
7.5cm x 6cm
Weight
15 grams
Hallmark
©LHTC 87-88 925 USA
Materials
Sterling Silver, Turquoise
Condition Report
Spectacular vintage condition. Shows mild wear commensurate with age, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste. Has a handcrafted look to it - amazing vintage piece.
Item Details
Materials
Sterling Silver, Turquoise
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.
Turquoise
Turquoise is a mineral that occurs when water containing elements like copper and aluminium leach through rock. It's vivid blue-green colour is decided by the level of elements, more copper produces a greener colour, more zinc a yellower tone. It is a porous stone so to keep it looking beautiful for a long time avoid temperature swings, chemicals, cosmetics, perfumes and ultrasonic cleaners.
