Antique Australian 9ct Art Deco Amethyst Bar Brooch Circa 1915 by A.J. Long and Co. grace and good luck

grace and good luck

With an engraved 9ct cap with floral motifs and to the lower portion a shield shape with hand engraved ’NZ’

Subtle and soft rose gold in hue with original but faint initials to to shield face

The verso of the bracelet is as fine as the front

Jade is smooth and unabraded

Antique Australian 9ct Art Deco Amethyst Bar Brooch Circa 1915 by A.J. Long and Co. grace and good luckBig, bright and beautiful perhaps best describes this wonderful early Australian brooch by little known manufacturing jewellery A. J. Long and Co. of 288 Little Collins Street Melbourne. Centering a large 1. 3cm round faceted natural Amethyst of light to medium colour, six claw set to a solid gallery, set atop a simple bar brooch which has nicely tapered ends. Modelled in 9ct rose gold with a yellow wash common of the era, and now is that oldy goldy