The listing, WOW! WHAT A FABULOUS VINTAGE BROOCH ! LOOK AT ALL THE DETAIL!! HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA ? or TO KEEP ?? has ended.
I am pretty much,going to let the photos do the talking for this amazing Brooch. I am certainly no expert.
It's FABULOUS, high quality, well made & true Vintage.
As I have said before, Mid-Century, during the hey day of Costume jewelry frenzy, Very well known Jewelry Houses had "stables" of Designers & Craftsmen to produce this type of high end piece & then it would remain unsigned as to maker or producer. This happened a lot, especially in Europe. (Germany, Bavaria, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic,etc)
There was a nice supply of quality Crystal stones available as well as Jewelers that had undergone years of Apprenticeship, to learn their trade & to master it,to produce Gorgeous Costume Jewelry. I believe this Brooch to be an example of that process.
Please note the similarity of the open backed settings on the larger stones to MANY unsigned, Juliana book pieces. Just saying~~~~
The setting is Gold tone, the open backed, nicely faceted stones are prong set & it is unbranded. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter & the safety clasp works as intended.
Please look well at all photos & ask any questions prior to bidding. Listia verified addresses ONLY~~~
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I will mail this brooch in a Gift Box ;0)
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