Superb West Germany-Signed AMETHYST Rhinestones & FILIGREE BRASS, Multi Layer, Domed Vintage Brooch factory and Matching Clip Earrings
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I am always astounded by how meticulous and gorgeous the hand-done work is on so many vintage pieces.
These fantastic pieces, made in and signed "Germany West," feature insanely intricate and gorgeous filigree and brass work, and are done with such acute attention to detail that it amazes.
This demi parure is from the 1940's and consists of a brooch and matching earrings.
The brooch, like the earrings, is dynamically domed and layered. It measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4," and due to the layering and doming, has a depth of 3/8."
The edges of the entire bottom layer are fabulously SCALLOPED and show exceptional mille graine and filigree work. Curling around and into the bottom and layered up to the factory top are two magnificent embossed brass flowers, petals splayed -- which gives a wonderful 3-D effect.
The amethyst stones used in making this piece are extraordinary! Each of the four corners has a very large, domed, prong-set, massively faceted amethyst crystal stone that is not only gorgeous, but unscathed by the years.
On the bottom levels are four prong-set matching amethyst rounds, and a larger prong-set amethyst round adorns the very top of the piece.
The pin backing is secure and functional, and the brooch, like the earrings, is signed on the back (see photo 5). You can also get a sense of the majestic filigree work on the back of this wonderful vintage piece.
The matching clip earrings measure 1 1/8" x 1 1/8," and echo the design of the bracelet, however have only one of the marvelous domed amethyst stones.
Totally MAGNIFICENT, this mid century demi is in multi excellent vintage condition: the filigree work is beautiful and uninterrupted; the stones are fabulously brilliant and glittering: all the brass work is superb and masterful. The pin backing is secure and functional and the clip backs to the earrings work perfectly.
The back of the top of the earrings show some minor dirt, but this can easily be cleaned off with a soft cloth or q-tip.
Totally overwhelmingly superb demi parure!