The Legacy Collection - Rare vintage jewels, handpicked to be treasured for generations.
 
Antique Double-Pin Marcasite Brooch in Solid Silver
Professionally Tested | Western Craftsmanship | c.1920s
This remarkable double-pin brooch, crafted in solid silver and set entirely with hand-cut marcasites, is a refined example of early 20th-century Western jewellery at its most accomplished—where form, engineering, and ornament were treated with equal reverence.
 
Professionally tested and confirmed as pure silver, the brooch presents an elongated, symmetrical composition measuring 6 cm in width and 3 cm in height—a proportion rarely seen today and deliberately chosen for balance and presence. The design unfolds from a central axis into mirrored, fan-like wings, each articulated with fluid silver tendrils, pierced openwork, and meticulously set marcasites that shimmer softly rather than sparkle aggressively.
 
Every marcasite has been individually hand-set—no casting shortcuts, no machine uniformity. The result is a surface that catches light with depth and character, revealing subtle variations that only age, handwork, and true craftsmanship can produce.
 
The World of Double-Pin Brooches
Double-pin brooches belong to a more sophisticated chapter of jewellery history. Favoured by European and British silversmiths in the early 1900s, this construction was reserved for pieces that demanded:
Greater stability on garments
A flatter, more architectural sit
Precise, intentional placement
Unlike single-pin brooches, double-pin designs distribute weight evenly, allowing the brooch to sit securely across structured fabrics, silks, wools, and shawls—making them both technically superior and stylistically versatile. Today, surviving examples in solid silver and marcasite are increasingly scarce and highly collectible.
 
Styling & Versatility
This brooch invites creative, elevated styling:
Worn horizontally on a blazer, coat lapel, or structured jacket
Anchored across a silk scarf or cashmere stole
Styled on a sari pallu or shawl for a heritage-meets-modern look
Used as a statement accent on winter knits
Displayed as a curated object in a jewellery cabinet or collector’s tray
Its proportions allow it to stand alone with quiet confidence—never overpowering, always intentional.
 
Collectible & Investment Value
In today’s world, solid silver antique jewellery occupies a rare intersection of beauty and tangible value. With global silver prices steadily rising, pieces like this—crafted entirely by hand, in an era before mass production—are no longer being replaced.
Western marcasite jewellery from this period is increasingly difficult to source, especially in:
Pure silver
Excellent structural condition
With original double-pin mechanisms intact
Collectors recognise these pieces not only as adornment, but as portable silver assets and historical artefacts—objects that carry both material worth and cultural memory.
 
Care & Preservation
Store in a dry, soft-lined box
Avoid moisture, perfumes, and chemical cleaners
Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth
Wear occasionally—silver benefits from air and movement
Measurements:
6 cm (width) × 3 cm (height)
This is not trend jewellery.
This is Western silver heritage—quietly powerful, increasingly rare, and meant for those who understand that true luxury is never loud.
A collector’s piece, in the truest sense.
A once-in-a-collection find.
 
- c. 1920s
- 925 Silver (hallmarked) 
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 6 cm x 3 cm
- Sourced from a coveted vintage fair in London, UK