Preliminary identification
Photo reference
4 uploaded photos
Overview
A striking mid-century two-tone costume jewelry demi-parure featuring a fluted sunburst disc brooch with an open center, paired with matching solid disc clip-on earrings. Each piece is accented with an applied chevron clip set with sapphire-blue baguette and clear pavé rhinestones.
Story
Postwar fashion exploded with futuristic atomic motifs in the 1950s. This set channeled high-end Manhattan runway looks into accessible everyday glamour using gleaming two-tone metals and rhinestones.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this demi-parure exemplifies the prolific mid-century costume jewelry boom led by design houses like Trifari, Coro, and Napier. These manufacturers employed master jewelers—many European emigrés—who translated fine jewelry aesthetics into inventive, affordable base-metal treasures.
Condition & Value
Fair to good vintage condition. Hardware, pin stem, and clip backs remain fully functional, but there is significant plating loss and brassing on the reverse surfaces and minor stone aging, reducing its market value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.