Overview
A stunning example of 'Cocktail Era' costume jewelry, this butterfly features a sophisticated mix of baguette and round-cut rhinestones in a tiered, three-dimensional wing design.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch, c.1955
Photo reference
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Story
The 1950s marked a dramatic shift in fashion as the world moved away from the somber, utilitarian styles of the war years toward a period of unapologetic glamour.
Maker / Origin
While this piece appears to be unsigned, it was crafted during the 'Golden Age' of American costume jewelry when companies like Trifari, Coro, and Weiss employed master designers who had fled the…
Condition & Value
The brooch appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no missing stones and very little 'graying' or 'dead' rhinestones. Value is driven by the excellent 'all-clear' condition of the stones and the popular butterfly motif.
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