Just imagine wearing a Medieval 700 year old brooch!

This brooch was offered to us in the shop in this condition. Made somewhere between 1300 and 1400 (always hard to pin-point exactly), we decided to leave it untouched, as we believe that any repair or alteration to this jewel would detract from its genuine character.

What do we see? Born as a cross, with a centre stone that is either ruby or spinel and three remaining settings, most likely for the same type of stone as in the centre. There are three remaining settings, as it is obvious that there was a fourth. The little pins sticking out of the centre were most likely meant to keep pearls in place. We can still see the rubbed ends of the pins, showing a sort of riveting technique. We also think the brooch has been in the ground for a long time, long enough for the pearls to have dissolved.

It still has its original stick pin and closure. Just imagine when people ask you, "What strange thing are you wearing?" and you can say that it's a piece that is some 700 years old! An extraordinary piece with true charisma!

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