This lovely example of 1980s gold tone styling is by Monet - a classic design from a classic costume jewellery designer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This gold plated elephant brooch is detailed with dark green and red enamel and features a faux pearl accent. It fastens with a traditional safety catch and the pin attaches to the brooch with a round hinge. The brooch measures 7cm x 4.5cm. It is signed - the reverse of the brooch is stamped with 'Monet' and a copyright symbol.
A Short History...
The Monet company catered extensively for the demand for classic gold tone pieces in the 1980s. Women wanted practical designs that would function in the workplace, as much as they would look elegant with evening wear. Well crafted, gold plated, brooches such as this were consequently a popular purchase in department stores accross the USA and UK in the Eighties. They were crucial to the enduring appeal of Monet jewellery.
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 beautiful and rare brooch was made in Italy and features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design.
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 wonderful Duette clip brooch features innovative, high quality design and was most likely created in France in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch was created by Chanel in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This whimsical pair of brooches were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the enamel work in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the brooches.
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This stylish 1940s brooch was made in France by Henry à la Pensée.
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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This beautiful brooch is emblematic of early twentieth century elegance. It was created by the German Martin Mayer company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to a couple of the paste stones. This only visible on very close inspection and is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This whimsical brooch features a poodle jumping through a hoop and dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a lovely example of vintage marcasite jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This rare example of early Kenneth Jay Lane jewellery dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch is a lovely example of original Art Deco celluloid jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful brooch was created c.1900. It features a symbolic swallow design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little ageing to a couple of the paste stones. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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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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These stylish pins are unsigned, but beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely example of 1980s gold tone styling is by Monet - a classic design from a classic costume jewellery designer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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