Antique Australian 9ct Art Deco Amethyst Bar Brooch Circa 1915 by A.J. Long and Co. to a then comfortable flat

to a then comfortable flat shank

Subtle and soft rose gold in hue with original but faint initials to to shield face

grace and good luck

Jade is smooth and unabraded

Approx N or US 7 3/4

Antique Australian 9ct Art Deco Amethyst Bar Brooch Circa 1915 by A.J. Long and Co. to a then comfortable flatBig, bright and beautiful perhaps best describes this wonderful early Australian brooch by little known manufacturing jewellery A. J. Long and Co. of 288 Little Collins Street Melbourne. Centering a large 1. 3cm round faceted natural Amethyst of light to medium colour, six claw set to a solid gallery, set atop a simple bar brooch which has nicely tapered ends. Modelled in 9ct rose gold with a yellow wash common of the era, and now is that oldy goldy