Vintage Portuguese Garnet Rose Gold & Silver Marcasite Brooch 

Elevate your style with this fabulous vintage Portuguese brooch from the 1980's. A deep red faceted garnet takes center stage, surrounded by a captivating rose gold border and an intricate open silverwork design, adorned with glistening marcasite accents.                        Marked with the Portuguese eagle head and the number 835 for the silver content, signifying its exceptional quality and craftsmanship, this piece exudes timeless elegance. Look closely, and you'll find the jeweler's mark PPA, adding a personalized touch to its history. 🇵🇹  Portuguese hallmarks usually have the first letter of the town where it was made, so one of the P is for Porto. 835 is one of several European silver jewelry markings; it denotes 83.5% silver and 16.5% copper.

This brooch is a true vintage gem, in excellent condition, ready to adorn your attire and make a statement. It's the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. 

Dimensions: 1" x 1 1/8"      weight: 5.37g

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All jewelry comes gift packaged in organza bags.  
Please note that most of the jewelry photos are taken at 5 to 10X magnification. This shows any blemishes much more magnified than they really are.