{"product_id":"soviet-silver-916-gilded-brooch-red-stone","title":"Soviet Gilded Silver 916 Brooch with Red Stone – Filigree Vintage USSR Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item has been sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Looking for something similar? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jewelry\"\u003eJewelry\u003c\/a\u003e collection — new original pieces are added regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet brooch is a vintage piece of gilded silver set with one large red marquise-cut stone inside an intricate filigree frame. The twisted wire forms a halo around the stone, and the clear 916 hallmark makes it an appealing example of Soviet jewelry for collectors of vintage silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded silver, hallmarked 916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red marquise-cut stone, likely synthetic corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filigree (\"scan\") frame with twisted wire halo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet 916 mark with head emblem, plus a factory plate (.TJ4 or similar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately the 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4.5 cm (1.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 13 g (0.46 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-shaped buckle clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-owned, in good to excellent vintage condition. The gold plating is well preserved and has a rich luster, the stone is securely set with no major scratches, and the C-shaped clasp is fully functional. The photos include a measuring tape for scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSynthetic corundum was widely used in Soviet jewelry for its brilliance and durability, and filigree work with fine twisted wire is a long-standing metalworking tradition in the region. Silver of 916 fineness is a common Soviet standard, and the hallmark with the head emblem helps collectors identify and date pieces. With a weight of around 13 grams, this brooch has a substantial feel and works both as a wearable accessory and as a collectible example of Soviet silver craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681933983893,"sku":"EBAY-406888025268","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-silver-916-gilded-brooch-red-stone-1.jpg?v=1791722598","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-silver-916-gilded-brooch-red-stone","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}