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Pennino Bros. Jewelry

About Pennino Bros. Jewelry

This beautiful selection of earrings, brooches, and sets from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s was made by Pennino Brothers. This well-respected firm in New York City from 1926-1966 were known for the exceptional quality of their designs and materials, and their intricate workmanship. Their pieces feature high-end rhinestones set in rhodium- or gold-plated base metal, sterling silver, or vermeil sterling. Pennino jewelry was sold only in high-end department and jewelry stores. These Italian-born immigrants brought their talent, master goldsmith lineage, and pride in workmanship when they immigrated to the U.S. and started their business. Pennino pieces are hard-to-find and coveted.

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  • Vintage rose gold brooch w/amethysts & diamanté
    Close-up view of bow
    USD$275.00

    Amethyst, Diamanté & Rose-Gold Brooch by Pennino Bros.

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    This vintage rose gold brooch is a striking Retro Modern piece made by Pennino Bros. in two layers. The top is a pavé ribbon of rhodium-plated metal that’s edged with faceted, oval amethyst-glass stones topped with tiny diamanté. The center is cinched with rose-gold plated metal. The second layer is a furled rose-gold ribbon that’s attached to the top with a tiny screw. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. This brooch is not flat – the four corners of the bottom layer fold under, as curls of ribbon or fabric would. The back shows the high-quality, complex construction characteristic of this maker.
    USD$275.00
    USD$275.00
  • Aquamarine earrings by Pennino Bros.
    Flirty 1940s earrings by Pennino Brothers
    USD$245.00

    Aquamarine Floral Earrings by Pennino Bros.

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    These aquamarine earrings were made by Pennino Bros. in the 1940s. The curled, flirty flower petals in gold-washed metal are the same shape and finish this maker used in a series of 1947 brooches called Sunburst. The glass stone settings are the same as their Bulrush brooch and earrings set from the same year. Both were made in vermeil sterling. According to Brunialti, the patent pending mark on these earrings refers to the clip mechanism, as these designs were not patented. Because the sterling mark is on the ear clip only, I can't say for sure that this pair is sterling silver. These details are just for background – all Pennino jewels are divine! And by facing each other, these earrings frame your face to perfection. Please note that bright spots are merely lighting reflections.
    USD$245.00
    USD$245.00
  • Vintage Lapel Watch by Pennino in Art Deco design
    Art Deco design on front of clasp
    USD$595.00

    Diamanté & Sterling 1930s Lapel Watch by Pennino Bros.

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    This amazing lapel watch by Pennino is the ultimate in Art Deco design, with pavé and baguettes set in rhodium-plated sterling silver. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. And the best part is that the watch works! It has been cleaned by my expert watchmaker. The watch is attached to the brooch upside down, so you can read the time when you are wearing this piece. The numbers on the watch face are also SO Deco in design, and the original blue hour, minute and second hands are present. What an unusual and fantastic piece! Scroll down to see a selection of lovely coordinating bracelets.
    USD$595.00
    USD$595.00
  • Pennino Brothers brooch
    Gold disk earrings and brooch w/pavé by Pennino Bros.
    USD$295.00

    Gold Disk & Diamanté Brooch & Earrings Set by Pennino Bros.

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    These gold disk earrings and brooch were made by Pennino Bros. in the 1950s. Pavé disks intersect and overlay the scored disks of gold-tone metal, which remind me of open fans. The layered design and construction of this set are characteristic of exceptional makers like this one. The brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Note that about 1/4″ of the pavé disk on each ear clip will sit below your earlobe. Wear these lovely earrings and brooch together or separately, to create different looks. Your own real or faux diamond studs or hoop earrings would work well with this brooch. Wear the ear clips as shoe embellishments.
    USD$295.00
    USD$295.00