German Rolled Gold Lapis & Gold Vintage Brooch

Over 60 years old. Made in Germany It's a beautiful piece and its perfect condition and ready for your own collection or gift giving. The marks on the brooch indicate that it is a vintage or antique piece made in Germany, coated with a durable layer of 10-karat gold over a base metal. The number "247" is most likely a manufacturer's or inventory mark. 10,000 Rolled Gold This refers to the item's material and manufacturing process. Rolled Gold: This is a thick, mechanically bonded layer of gold fused to a base metal, usually brass or copper. It is a more durable and higher-quality type of gold plating than electroplated pieces. 10,000 (or 10/000): This is a vintage European marking that indicates the fineness of the rolled gold layer. It is equivalent to 10 karat gold, meaning the gold layer is 41.7% pure gold. The marking "10/000" was an earlier way of indicating 10 karats, before the more modern three-digit system was common. This brooch has a Lapis and real Pearl as focal centers for the flowers. Beautiful Floral Brooch. This piece is a Vintage or Antique Piece. Never worn.