Description
sThis is a stunning antique early Art Deco long bar pin made of a silver tone metal with very dark blue sapphire paste stones. From a collection of estate jewelry from many years ago and it needs one small dark stone; any dark rhinestone will do. Size is just about 3″ long by 5/8″ wide in the center. Many of these very early pins either have a lot of wear or never survived. The metalwork on this one is still good. Just glue in a dark similar stone and you will have a lovely pin for your antique jewelry collection or display. This is a lovely example of 1920s fancy paste jewelry.
These pins were iconic Art Deco era jewelry characterized by elongated horizontal designed often featuring paste stones set in platinum topped gold, white gold, silver or filigree metal. They were popular for adding glamour to collars, lapels, and hats, often featuring geometric, floral, or symmetrical patterns with colored or clear paste stones.
Key Characteristics of 1920s Paste Bar Pins:
- Design & Style: These pins embrace Art Deco minimalism or elaborate filigree work, frequently using milgrain detailing (tiny beaded edges) to hold the stones.
- Materials: Common materials included platinum-topped gold, white gold, sterling silver, or silver-toned metal (often rhodium plated).
- Paste Stones: High-quality glass, known as “paste,” was used to simulate diamonds, sapphires, or emeralds. These stones were often faceted and hand-set.
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- Fasteners: 1920s pieces often feature a long pin stem that extends slightly beyond the edge of the bar, ending with a safety clasp or a simple C-clasp.
- Shapes: While typically long and narrow, some designs featured intricate fan, sun-ray, or floral motifs.
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These pieces were a staple of 1920s fashion, providing a refined, delicate look that was less heavy than Victorian-era jewelry. They are highly collectible today, with collectors often looking for original, brilliant, or well-patinated paste stones
