Vintage 830 Solje Silver Brooch Pin

This vintage Norwegian 830 Silver Brooch Pin features a round shape with intricate beauty and Norwegian design. It is signed, made of 830 silver, and showcases traditional craftsmanship. This unisex piece is ideal for various occasions such as engagements, weddings, birthdays, and more. The brooch represents art and beauty, making it a unique and timeless accessory.

The traditional jewelry of Norway is called Solje (SOL-ya), meaning shiny, sunny. Antique peices date back several centuries.

Years ago they were completely handmade of silver and other precious metals which were available to the craftsman. Soljes were a pin, or a type of buckle which would secure a womans ribbon around her collar. Very old solje have the loose buckle fastener. They were traditionally worn with the Bunad or National Costumes.

As time went on each area of Norway adopted different styles of solje for the regional styles of Bunads. Designs would include flower drops, heart drops and tears. The back of the pin would be a round scalloped piece or even a heart. Sizes would range from about an inch big to a more massive size of four or more inches in diameter. A pin can be worn at the collar and another can be worn on the bodice. Anecdotal history tells us that a more wealthy woman would wear larger pieces. All solje pins were considered heirloom and saved and passed on to the next generation.

What is Solje Jewelry?

Solje jewelry is still made today in Norway. Each heart, each flower is painstakenly hand turned silver wire. If one looks closely at the silver solje wire one can see the twists needed to make each element of the pin.

There are many different designs depending on the region they are made in. Pieces were often heirlooms that were handed down from generation to generation.

Jewelry Cases NOT included in SALE‼️

Condition

In beautiful antique age typical condition with mild signs of age appropriate use. Shows some mild age typical wear.

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