Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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The Details...
These gold tone metal dress clips are designed to resemble flowers. They each feature a large, claw set, central, citrine coloured crystal surrounded by teardrop-shaped faux pearls. These pearls sit loosly withing gilt metal cups, so that they are 'En Tremblant' meaning that they mve with the wearer. The reverse of each dress clip is stamped 'MADE IN FRANCE'. Each clip measures 5cm in diameter.
A Short History...
The popularity of the use of faux pearls within costume jewellery is undeniable. Between the 1920s and 1960s, they were enjoying a heyday, as they were acceptable for daywear. Famous costume jewellery brands, such as Chanel and Miriam Haskell, used faux pearls prolifically and many unsigned pieces were made using them to emulate their high end designs.
Wear it With...
These dress clips look chic worn attached to the points of a collar on a denim or white shirt.
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 delightful brooch features a petite floral motif and was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of quality Art Deco paste jewellery.
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 brooch is a lovely example of Joseff of Hollywood's statement jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty brooch dates from the 1940s. It's a delightful example of French silver.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring delicate and pretty glass flowers, this brooch dates from the 1950s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This bright and striking brooch is a lovely example of bold 1940s jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish fur clip was created in c.1940 by the American Eisenberg company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little clouding to the larger rhinestones. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This whimsical brooch features an intricately decorated bug and dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A beautifully designed and quality constructed Late 1950s fur clip. This piece is highly likely to have been created for a French couture house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch dates from the 1920s.
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 dramatic 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely mid-century brooch was most likely created in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Exceptionally rare and intricate, this Austro-Hungarian brooch was created in the mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some wear to the enamel work and a tiny chip to the right-hand edge of the brooch. These aspects are only apparent upon very close inspection and do not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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