Antique French Vermeil & Marcasite Flower Brooch scales these unique adornments evoke the

these unique adornments evoke the popular jewelry designs of the 19th century

This brooch is crafted from silver

Dimensions: Necklace is 14

5 x 4cm (2 5/6" x 1 1/2")

The oval base has an elaborate monogram on the underside

Antique French Vermeil & Marcasite Flower Brooch scales these unique adornments evoke theThis antique French brooch is crafted in vermeil, which is gold over silver, and is studded with marcasite. Marcasite is an iron sulfide material with a crystal structure and is actually too brittle to be used in jewelry. What is called marcasite is pyrite, commonly referred to as 'fool's gold'. It is usually faceted to resemble the glitter of diamonds and set in silver. Using these two ingenious materials, our brooch is a darling, flirty little