1950s Austrian Ruby Rhinestone Vintage Brooch/Pendant
This dramatic 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delightful Duette clip brooch was designed and made by Coro in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This Duette clip brooch is constructed from rhodium plated metal and is detailed with round and baguette cut paste stones, some of which are claw set, in varying sizes. The piece is signed - it is stamped on the reverse with 'Coro Duette' and 'Pat. No. 1798867'. The brooch mechanism fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch is 7cm x 3cm and each individual clip is 3.5cm x 3cm.
To view a clip of this piece, click here: Coro Duette Clip Brooch
A Short History...
Duette brooches are also known as double-clip brooches. They feature a pin-backed mount into which two dress clips can be inserted, so they can be worn together as one brooch or as two separate jewels.
Wear it With...
Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling to any look and interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or bag - wear alone or with a selection.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This dramatic 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and unusual fur clip was created in c.1930.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative brooch features a typical Art Deco design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - An element of darkening to some of the paste stones. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely brooch was created in England by the Zoltan White company in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny and slight scuff to the surface of the garnet. This is only really apparent to the touch and with inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the brooch.
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This elegant Coque de Perle brooch dates from the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones and a little rubbing to the enamel on the antennae and legs of the bees. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1920s and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the metallic highlighting on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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So evocative of Art Deco French design, this double brooch features bold green Galalith.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening/rubbing to the metal in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant example of 1940s design is an unsigned beauty.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some minor oxidisation to the metal surface underneath two petals. This is only visible upon close inspection and cannot be seen when the brooch is worn.
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This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in France in the late 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Detailed and beautiful, this brooch was created in the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the design. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the Art Deco silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delightful brooch features a petite floral motif and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delightful Duette clip brooch was designed and made by Coro in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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