Two part question about jewelry clasps and stones

Does anyone know if there was a certain era or time when this Clasp was used. I took the pic backwards but I think you can see what I am talking about.

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This is some sort of stone, does it look familiar to anyone?

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asked about 12 years ago

4 Answers

Stone is Rhodochrosite

answered about 12 years ago

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Just copy and paste, I am not sure how to post a link here

answered about 12 years ago

The pin back is a closure that is still in use today by individual artisans. What got my attention was the stone! That is rhodochrosite, a very expensive gemstone but also very fragile. Good that these appear solidly mounted in lace bezels to protect the stone.

Depending on stone size, this is a fairly valuable set.

answered about 12 years ago

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answered about 12 years ago

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