Egyptian Pendant - Is it gold?

[castaway22]

I think I posted in the wrong place a few minutes ago so I am posting here to cover my bases. I purchased this pin as 800 silver but it looks like gold to me.
Can anyone tell by the marks if it is gold and/or who made it? I would really appreciate any information you can give me.
Thanks

Donna

[Sylvacant]

Is it silver gilt !, i had something similar that was.

[castaway22]

Thank you, Do you recognize the initials? Think it is JP or JS script in a hexagon?

donna

[Sylvacant]

Thank you, Do you recognize the initials? Think it is JP or JS script in a hexagon?

donna

This is the brooch that i thought is similar to yours in composition.

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/harlequin66/EGYPTIAN%20STYLE%20SILVER%20GILT%20BROOCH/silvergiltbrooch005.jpg

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/harlequin66/EGYPTIAN%20STYLE%20SILVER%20GILT%20BROOCH/silvergiltbrooch001.jpg

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/harlequin66/EGYPTIAN%20STYLE%20SILVER%20GILT%20BROOCH/silvergiltbrooch003.jpg

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[castaway22]

The only thing I am wondering is that there is no sign of silver showing through anywhere on the pendant, even on the bail, where it rubs against the pin, or inside the bail where a chain would rub. Also, there is no sign of tarnish anywhere.

donna

[Sylvacant]

The only thing I am wondering is that there is no sign of silver showing through anywhere on the pendant, even on the bail, where it rubs against the pin, or inside the bail where a chain would rub. Also, there is no sign of tarnish anywhere.

donna

Hi Donna, my brooch also looked like it was gold with no rubbing marks, but i put it up for discussion and everyone that viewed it said it was silver gilt. Even though yours looks crisper and more defined than mine i still say that it's silver gilt. A lot of good quality gilt jewellery has a very heavy coating of fine gold. Yours is a very nice brooch by the way ... Alan .. ;-)

[castaway22]

Thanks Alan, I appreciate your help. I like the pendant too. Love all things egyptian.

donna

[Sylvacant]

Thanks Alan, I appreciate your help. I like the pendant too. Love all things egyptian.

donna

You're more than welcome Donna, have a nice day ... ;-)