Mid-Century Emerald Green Marquise Rhinestone Brooch, c. 1950s–1960s

Story

Postwar fashion demanded bold glamour accessible to everyday women. Crafted in the 1950s, pieces like this transformed faceted Austrian crystal glass into vibrant jewelry designed to pop against dark woolen coats.

Maker / Origin

While unsigned, this piece exhibits construction techniques typical of prominent mid-century costume jewelry manufacturers such as Weiss, Kramer of New York, or Regency, which sourced high-grade lead crystal stones from Gablonz and Austria before hand-setting them onto soldered brass backings.

Condition & Value

Very good vintage condition. The green faceted rhinestones appear bright, intact, and secure with no obvious dead or heavily clouded stones. The gold-tone plating shows mild surface patina consistent with age. Excellent preservation of foil and prongs supports the upper end of standard unsigned value.