This incredible vintage brooch is like stepping straight into an Arts & Crafts daydream—with a hefty dash of Art Nouveau flair. Crafted in Sterling Silver and featuring a warm, natural light cognac Amber gemstone, it’s basically jewellery that looks like it’s lived through poetry readings, sketchbook scrawls, and possibly an afternoon spent chain-smoking Gauloises in a bohemian café.
Likely of Polish origin (the Poles are annoyingly good at Amber), this brooch is stamped 925 on the pin—which, full disclosure, is a little bit wonky at the end. But here’s the twist: that tiny wonk actually improves the security of the fastening. Consider it an accidental stroke of engineering genius.
At 51.3 x 25.3mm, it’s just the right size to be noticed without screaming "look at me, I’m in costume jewellery". There are a few teensy spots of tarnish because, darling, this piece has lived. But that’s the joy of vintage: it comes with character, rather than a boring barcode.
And speaking of character—have you seen The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? The jewellery in that film (and oh-so-many brooches) had me swooning into my tea. Brooches on woolly cardigans, pinned onto tatty berets… wartime glamour was all about the small things. My grandmother adored them too—I’ve inherited loads, and while most are staying in my collection, a few are being reborn as necklaces. This one, though? I'm selling for a family member, and it's too lovely to tamper with.
A Little Amber Geekery
Amber is fossilised tree resin—basically Jurassic Park without the T-Rex. Loved since Neolithic times, it comes in five chemical classes and is the ultimate stone for people who like a bit of history with their sparkle. (This one’s light cognac, in case you fancy being specific while showing it off at parties.)
Most of my Amber pieces are vintage, so expect tiny signs of wear, or as I prefer to call it: "love from previous owners." Everything I send out is clean, lightly polished, and ready for a new adventure.
Arts & Crafts Romanticism Bit
This brooch hails from the golden age when artisans revolted against the soulless factory churn of the Industrial Revolution. They wanted beauty, originality, and handmade flair. What they gave us was jewellery like this—pieces that outlive machines, and occasionally husbands.
Important Small Print (But In A Friendly Way):
This item is preloved and sold as-is. Please inspect the photos closely and pop me a message with any questions before buying. I’m always happy to chat sparkles.
📦 Shipping: The Glamorous World of Parcel Patience
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UK: 5–7 business days (think of it as joyous anticipation).
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International: 5–30 business days depending on how long customs fancies keeping it hostage.
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Delays: Holidays, Black Friday, Cyber Monday—expect chaos.
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Taxes/Duties: Buyers are responsible. (Basically: don’t shoot the messenger.)
I aim to dispatch the same day because I’m a one-woman jewellery powerhouse. Stock is limited, though—my patience for non-sparkly things even more so.
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