Vintage 1980s Blue Turquoise Inlaid Stone and Sterling Silver Geometric Brooch

This vibrant brooch is inlaid with bright blue turquoise set in sterling silver. The elegant geometric design beautifully complements the turquoise, making it a fabulous vintage piece from the 1980s to add to your collection.

Turquoise originates from the 17th-century French word "turquois," which is derived from the Turkish word for turquoise, the major exporter of the gem to Europe. Turquoise was first mined over 5,000 years ago in the Sinai Peninsula and was used to adorn ancient Egyptian jewelry and clothing. The ancient Persians have been mining turquoise for 2,000 years and used it to cap their palace domes, symbolizing heaven on Earth. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined turquoise from Central Mexico to the southwestern US.

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The pin is in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The surface of the silver has a few fine lines and marks, but they are not noticeable or obvious. The silver has a moderate patina layer that can be polished upon request. The stone is not chipped or cracked. The back is stamped 925 for sterling silver. 

The brooch is 5/8" tall and 1 3/4" wide, weighing 7.00 grams. The box is for display only.