Vintage
1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch
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A beautifully made c1940 vintage brooch with a bear in between pine trees. The rocky looking foreground is made up of gold nuggets. Gold nugget jewelry, particularly with depictions of bears and fish were popular souvenirs of Alaska in the early 20th century. The front of the brooch tests at approximately 22K gold, while the back is framed in 10K gold.