Couture 1939-50 Schiaparelli-SchlumbergerStyle GlassBeads ProngSetCrystal Brooch
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:Silver,Rhodium
- Stone:Crystal,Pearl
- Stone Cut:Mixed Cut
- Weight:19 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Length: 2.25 in (57.15 mm)
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:1940-1949
- Date of Manufacture:1939-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244218597042
Artisan NYC
Specializing in modern jewelry designs with an antique twist, Artisan NYC seeks to create collectible pieces that not only exquisitely complement evening formalwear but are also wearable works of art.
Based in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Artisan NYC’s jewelers work with metals such as silver and 18-karat gold to create uniquely beautiful designs. Although many of the house’s handcrafted dangle earrings and drop earrings, cocktail rings, bangles and necklaces feature fine diamonds and traditional precious gems such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds, Artisan NYC’s team works with onyx, amber and moonstones in the meticulous creation of chandelier earrings, while geodes might feature in the brand’s stud earrings and solitaire rings. Their popular beaded bracelets are also made with a variety of unlikely materials such as labradorite, amazonite and hematite.
Vibrant enameling and intricate metalwork are also characteristics of Artisan NYC’s collection — the house offers Art Deco-inspired costume jewelry crafted in Bakelite, while their All Around the World cuff bracelet, which is adorned with a sparkling array of pavé diamonds and sapphires, depicts iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.
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