Preliminary identification
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Overview
A charming vintage boxed demi-parure featuring an openwork floral filigree brooch and matching pendant necklace set with glittering marcasites. Crafted from solid sterling silver with a bright rhodium finish, the set exemplifies mid-century American romantic revival jewelry.
Story
Providence, Rhode Island was once the jewelry capital of the world. In the 1950s, Catamore captured post-war glamour by plating solid sterling silver in bright rhodium so it would never tarnish.
Maker / Origin
The Catamore Jewelry Company was founded by Christopher and Ernest Catanzaro in Providence, Rhode Island, operating actively from the late 1930s through the 1970s. Renowned for their quality sterling and gold-filled religious and fashion pieces, they were a cornerstone of the vibrant New England costume and fine jewelry manufacturing boom.
Condition & Value
Very good to excellent vintage condition with original retail display box. The rhodium finish remains bright with minimal tarnish or metal wear; pin mechanism and chain clasp appear intact. Driven by the complete matching demi-parure format, original presentation box, intact marcasites, and pristine rhodium finish on sterling silver.
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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.