Sapphire & Diamanté 1940s Bow Pennino Brooch
$ 295
Additional information
| Maker | Pennino Bros. |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Date | Late-1940s? (based on non-use of sterling) |
| Marks | "PENNINO" |
The design and construction of this Pennino brooch from the late-1940s is so fine that I bought it for myself. Now I’m reluctantly offering it to a new home. The top layer features a pavé ribbon of rhodium-plated metal that’s edged with faceted, oval sapphire-glass stones topped with tiny diamanté, and cinched in the center with two tones of metal. The bottom layer is a rhodium-plated larger bow. It’s edged with thin rays ending with collet-set, tiny sapphire stones. The two layers are connected with a tiny screw, and the pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Pennino pieces are always exceptional, and this one is superb. Its quality rivals that of fine jewelry, but this one is available for a fraction of the cost! Scroll down to see a variation of this design in rose-gold with amethysts.
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Amethyst, Diamanté & Rose-Gold Bow 1940s Brooch by Pennino Bros.
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino Bros. Jewelry$ 275
Amethyst, Diamanté & Rose-Gold Bow 1940s Brooch by Pennino Bros.
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Pennino Bros. JewelryThis striking, two-layer rose-gold bow brooch by Pennino is a lovely example of the Retro Modern style. 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. Scroll down to see a variation of this design in rhodium-plated metal with sapphires.$ 275