Art Nouveau Amethyst Brooch Amethyst and Pearls |
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A regal purple amethyst glows amid a swirl of Art Nouveau curves. Nestled within the curls are four small luminous pearls. This elegant brooch was created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold circa 1900. Whiteside & Blank was a maker of distinctive brooches, cufflinks and other jewels in the years around 1900. The firm was one of the more storied jewelry firms of the early 1900s with one of the partners, Henry Blank, surviving the Titanic tragedy in 1912.  Whiteside and Blank was known for the elegance of its jewels and the fineness of its craftsmanship. This brooch is a beautiful example. Note the smooth, crisp edges on the reverse, the sturdy bezel that holds and protects the amethyst and the strong "C" clasp which secures the brooch when worn. Each of these small details is an indication of the care taken in crafting the jewel. A chatelaine hook beneath the pin allows a small watch or pendant to be suspended below. Or, a fine gold chain can be passed through the chatelaine hook and the brooch worn as a charming pendant.  The maker's mark of Whiteside & Blank (a crescent pierced by an arrow) is stamped on the top of the clasp. Along the right side of the clasp "14" is stamped for the purity of the gold. Name: Amethyst and Pearls A Note on Whiteside &
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Whiteside & Blank was a maker of fine brooches, cufflinks and other jewels in the decades around 1900. The firm was one of the more storied jewelry firms of the period with one of the founders, Henry Blank, surviving the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Here are a few more elegant brooches
created by Whiteside & Blank ...
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