Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Chinese Export Sterling Silver Fingernail Guard Brooch

This is an antique gilt sterling silver fingernail guard brooch with natural stones of turquoise and coral. The enameling is just spectacular. This interesting brooch would surely be a great conversation piece.  Chinese export fingernail guard brooch can be found here.

20 comments:

  1. I've never seen anything like this before. This is fascinating and so beautiful!

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  2. Now this looks pretty interesting! I have never really heard of it before. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Holy cow...that is fascinating. I'm so unfamiliar with it, but wow...just wow!

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  4. I have no idea what it is used for, but man is it gorgeous!

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    1. I can only imagine. I am sure there is a history with these pieces.

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  5. !st time to see something like this! Love the Coral <3
    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. 1st time to see something like this! Love the Coral <3
    Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Beautiful! I love the deep colors.

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  8. Wow. Never seen this. What an interesting and cute concept.

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  9. Wow these are some awesome jewel I would love to have!! Sharing with hubby!

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    1. Thanks so much. Maybe you can sweet talk him into getting you something pretty.

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  10. How does it work. Is it a brooch or something for the hand?

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