Featuring lustrous faux pearls and vibrant colours, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by Louis Rousselet.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the gilt metal revers and faux pearl surface. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brooch features faux pearls and lampwork glass pink and blue beads arranged in a floral design, with gilt metal work 'stems'. The brooch fastens with a trombone catch and the fastening pin is fitted to the brooch with a round hinge. Each individual bead is attached to wire, which is then secured by hand to a gilt metal mesh panel - a signature of Louis Rousselet pieces. This brooch measures 6.5cm x 3cm.
A Short History...
Louis Rousselet was a major manufacturer of beads and jewellery incorporating his beads in Paris from the 1920s until the early 1970s. He produced pieces for the most prominent couturiers, such as Chanel. The beads were all hand wound and polished and, therefore, of exceptional quality. The lustrous faux pearls he created from glass beads coated in 'Essence d'Orient' are used prominently in this brooch.
Wear it With...
This brooch is perfect for evening wear or a special occasion. It would look beautiful with a little black dress, but equally chic with a 1950s full skirted bridal gown.
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 evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in Germany c.1920.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a whimsical galleon design, this brooch was created in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the reverse of the brooch. This is consistent with age and is not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This stylish brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Beautiful and symbolic, this brooch was created in the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Pretty and rare, this brooch was created in Limoges, France, in the 1930s. It was made in the prestigious workshop of master enameller Camille Fauré.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical brooch features a bold green Galalith and is typical of the Art Deco era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening/rubbing to the gilded 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 lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of the brooch and the fastening mechanism has been moved at some point, so that there are small marks where the old one used to be. These factors are not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint and short hairline crack at the top of the brooch. This does not affect the strength or appeal of the brooch.
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This beautiful brooch was created c.1900. It features an elegant négligée design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These evocatively Art Deco dress clips were most likely created in 1930s Austria.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The silver frame for the baguette paste stones is ever so slightly mis-shapen. This is only visible upon very close inspection and it does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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These beautiful brooches have been created from a pair of Georgian shoe buckles.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the 'C' clasps is smaller than the other in this pair of brooches. This is perhaps due to a repair, but the clasp still works well and is secure.
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This pretty and exceptionally rare brooch, was a souvenir piece from Art Nouveau Paris.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Slight darkening to the fastening pin on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and not visible when worn.
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Dramatic and historic, this brooch was created in the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some clouding to a couple of the stones and scratches to the surface of a couple too. This is only visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and do not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring lustrous faux pearls and vibrant colours, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by Louis Rousselet.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the gilt metal revers and faux pearl surface. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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