Après Dîner | French Sterling Silver Paste Bar Brooch (Belle Époque, c. 1900–1915)

A little sparkle made an excellent point. The evening was finally getting interesting. Some things simply performed better under artificial light. Crafted in sterling silver and bearing the French crab hallmark, this Belle Époque bar brooch dates to the early 20th century and is set with graduated paste stones in a carefully balanced composition. The stones do exactly what they’re supposed to do. So does everything else. Details Era: Belle Époque, c. 1900–1915 Origin: France Metal: Sterling Silver (French crab hallmark) Stones: Graduated paste stones Size: 1¾ inches long Style: Antique bar brooch Condition: Excellent antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Stones remain bright and securely set. Styling Notes: Wears beautifully at the collar, lapel, neckline, or scarf, adding a precise line of sparkle. Please Note: Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included. Your piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear. Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.