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QuickviewAmethyst, Pavé & Rose Gold Bow 1940s Brooch by Pennino
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$275.00This striking 1940s Retro Modern brooch by Pennino features a rose-gold-plated metal bow cinched in the middle and embellished with diamanté-topped oval amethyst glass stones and pavé in silver-tone metal. This piece closes with a roll-over safety clasp. The back shows the high-quality construction associated with this maker.
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QuickviewAquamarine & Sterling Leaf 1940s Earrings by Pennino
Vintage Earrings, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$195.00Curled sterling silver leaves are adorned with aquamarine rhinestones in this lively Pennino creation from the 1940s. The sterling appears warm, as if it might have once been gold-washed. The stones and leaves in these earrings resemble elements in the maker’s Sunburst brooches. These earrings are clip-backs and very versatile.
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QuickviewDiamanté & Sterling Art Deco Lapel Watch by Pennino
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1930s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$495.00This amazing vintage lapel watch by Pennino is the ultimate in Art Deco design, with pavé and baguettes set in rhodium-plated sterling silver. The brooch 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.
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QuickviewDiamanté & Sterling Flower Spray 1940s Brooch by Pennino
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$165.00This rhodium-plated sterling silver 1940s brooch by Pennino is a large flower with sprays of diamanté trillium flowers emanating from a diamanté-domed center. The three-cornered flower shape is typical of this maker’s work. Although the stones are ageing, this piece is still quite lovely. The quality of Pennino pieces is always exceptional.
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QuickviewDiamanté 1950s Chandelier Earrings by Pennino
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$175.00These 1950s diamanté-encrusted chandelier earrings by Pennino have round, baguette and tear-drop stones set in rhodium-plated metal, creating lots of bling and lots of movement. The earrings are clip-backs and are guaranteed to make you feel glamorous! If you need more bling, add one of the 1950s bracelets shown below. Scroll down to see them.
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QuickviewGold Disk & Diamanté 1950s Brooch & Earrings Set by Pennino
Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, 1950s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$175.00Pavé disks intersect and overlay scored disks of gold-tone metal to form this classic 1950s brooch and earrings set by Pennino. The gold disks 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. The earrings are clip-backs; note that about 1/4″ of the pave disk will sit below your earlobe. Wear the earrings and brooch together or separately, to create different looks. Your own real or faux diamond studs or hoop earrings would also work well with this brooch.
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QuickviewSapphire & Diamanté Layered Bow 1940s Brooch by Pennino
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino JewelryUSD$295.00The design and construction of this late 1940s sapphire-and-diamanté-layered bow brooch by Pennino is so fine that I bought it for myself, but now I’m reluctantly offering it to a new home. The quality rivals that of precious jewelry, but this one is available for a fraction of the cost! The top layer features a pavé ribbon with sapphire rhinestones and diamanté, cinched with gold metal. The bottom layer has tiny sapphire rhinestones set in white metal. Pennino pieces are always exceptional, and this one is superb.
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Pennino 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. Read more about Pennino Brothers.
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. Read more about Pennino Brothers.