Amethyst & Peridot Flower 1950s Alice Caviness Brooch

This brooch from the 1950s has navettes and round glass stones in shades of amethyst and peridot. They are layered like the petals of a flower, with a lovely art-glass stone in both colors at the center. The setting is gold-tone with a roll-over safety clasp. This color combination is unusual and serene. The darkening of the metal in some spots does not diminish the beauty of this piece. I think this designer’s work is often overlooked. Although this piece is now sold, you can see other jewels by Alice Caviness here.