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This emerald and pavé rhinestone bow brooch set in gold-plated metal is an outstanding example of Boucher's work. The pavé curls, open-work sides and square-cut faceted emerald rhinestones that form the knot showcase his attention to detail. This brooch has a roll-over safety clasp. TruFaux has the same design with sapphire rhinestones.
Two large and two small flowers with emerald and clear rhinestone centers are tied with a bow in this Retro brooch by Coro Craft, Coro's high-end line. The matching screw-back earrings repeat the large flowers. The metal is rose-gold washed sterling silver.
Two large flowers with emerald and clear rhinestone accents are tied with a clear rhinestone-encrusted ribbon in this stunning and large Retro brooch by Pennino. This graceful sterling silver piece is rose-gold washed. The shape of the rhinestone clusters and the construction are typical of this high-quality maker. Pennino pieces are hard to find. This brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp.
This variation on an Art Deco bar brooch features faceted emerald and clear rhinestones set in rhodium-plated sterling silver. The center circle, in a starburst pattern, is flanked by cut-out circles. I have an emerald line bracelet by Otis that would complement the look.
Here is another Retro sterling silver bouquet produced by Adolf Katz for Coro's high-end line. This one features foil-backed emerald paste flowers with clear baguette rhinestone stems, tied with a clear and emerald rhinestone-embellished gold-washed scroll. This piece has a complex construction, as illustrated by the rivets that bind the elements, and a roll-over safety clasp. This brooch was included in an ad in the August 1, 1944 issue of Vogue that featured Coro-Craft masterpieces of fashion jewelry.
Named Stars in the Sky, this large Adolph Katz-designed CoroCraft brooch is a triumph of the Retro Modern style. Rose gold-plated sterling silver stems are held together with furls of ribbon and topped with faceted glass stones in shades of emerald, sapphire, ruby and citrine. This piece cost $15 in 1943 (when the median household income in the U.S. was less than $45 a week). This piece was advertised in the September 1, 1943 issue of Vogue.
This gem-colored tassel brooch by Hattie Carnegie features ruby, sapphire, emerald, and amethyst glass beads and rhinestone rondelles. This imaginative and elegant piece has gold-tone findings and a roll-over safety clasp.
Gold, black and clear seed beads along with gold-tone rope and diamanté-studded handle form this whimsical Italian Post-war piece. The solid back supports the hand-beading and the trombone clasp. Ornella pieces are hard to date and hard to find.
Huge multi-faceted, oval golden topaz glass with layers of citrine and clear inverted glass accents in elaborate gold-tone settings form this dome-shaped brooch that can also be worn as a pendant. The same topaz ovals are the centerpieces for the matching earrings. Even if the pieces weren't signed, the gorgeous glass, inverted stones, ornate settings and donut-hole clip-backs scream SCHREINER! This great color combination is stunning in any season. The brooch has a roll-over safety clasp, and the earrings are clip-backs.
Large faceted golden topaz crystals form the bottom layer of this dazzling brooch, which is embellished with golden topaz and silver-coated rhinestones. The back is silver tone filigree with a roll-over safety clasp.
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