Schreiner Book Piece Faux Coral & Fire Opal Glass Cabs Gold Plated Ruffle Brooch

  

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SCHREINER jewelry was made from approximately 1939 to the early 1970's. SCHREINER joined with his daughter, Terry, and her husband, Ambros Albert to establish The Schreiner Jewelry Company in New York, making fine costume jewelry, mostly to accessorize clothing. Together, the threesome created jewelry for Christian Dior from 1940's. There jewelry was also commissioned by other high-end boutiques whose models wore SCHREINER Haute Couture costume jewelry on catwalks.

Accordingly, many of the pieces were rather showy and gaudy with an ostentatious appeal. Notwithstanding their somewhat flamboyant design, the finish of each piece was smooth and refined, with construction that reflected the best of workmanship. The pieces were created to cater to the market niche of high-end clientele. Henry Schreiner died in 1954, but the business continued to operate, making designs from the original molds, under the direction of Terry and Ambrose until the early 1970's.

Schreiner jewelry is highly regarded by serious collectors and is representative of some of the finest, and most admirable, vintage costume jewelry today. SCHREINER BOOK PIECE FAUX CORAL & FIRE OPAL GLASS CABS GOLD PLATED RUFFLE BROOCH/PENDANT. For your consideration, a vintage, highly coveted, Henry Schreiner pin brooch/pendant, circa 1950-60's. It is exquisitely beautiful and absolutely breath taking.

THIS IS A "must have piece" for the Schreiner, or serious costume jewelry, collector. This, book piece, ruffle brooch/pendant is one Schreiner's most iconic designs. It has a bale so it can also be attached to a string of beads, pearls or a chain and worn as a necklace. The design features five tiers of oval, round cut, navette faux coral & salmon colored glass cabochons and baguette fire opal colored crystals.

It is unsigned, but the intricate gold plated setting is classic Schreiner. The piece also features characteristic Schreiner construction, namely the hook and eye, as well as a supporting ring. The piece is fairly heavy and weighs 28 grams. The brooch/pendant is 2 ½ x 2 ¼ x 1 (dome).

The gold plating has a shiny clean finish. It has little to no wear or signs of age, with only a few tiny spots of on the gold plating of the underside. The spots are hardly noticeable and seen only on magnification. There is discoloration or corrosion, tarnish, or patina on the underside. The crystals and cabochons are well preserved with no nicks, chips, cracks or darkening. The stones have all retained their rich vibrant sparkly colors, no clouding.

The pin fits in the roll over latch which fasten securely and fairly tight. All crystals and cabochons are present and original. This piece looks "like new" as it was gently worn and carefully stored. Structurally, the piece is in near MINT CONDITION. You will have no buyers remorse with these.

This piece can be found on page 83, in the book - "Schreiner: Masters of Twentieth-Century Costume Jewelry" authored by Carole Tanenbaum and Eve Townsend. Most of the items I sell are vintage, and/or they are pre-owned, most are not new. Colors may differ slightly in computers.

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Thank you for your interest. The item "SCHREINER BOOK PIECE FAUX CORAL & FIRE OPAL GLASS CABS GOLD PLATED RUFFLE BROOCH" is in sale since Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "shazi_77" and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Country of Origin: United States
2. Department: Women
3. Colored Diamond Intensity: Not Applicable
4. Number of Gemstones: Not Applicable
5. Type: Brooch
6. Secondary Stone: Faux Coral & Crystals Glass
7. Seller Warranty: Not Applicable
8. Customized: No
9. Main Stone Color: Coral/Salmon/Hyacinth
10. Color: Gold
11. Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
12. Vintage: Yes
13. Jewelry Department: Fashion
14. MPN: Not Applicable
15. Number of Diamonds: Not Applicable
16. Signed: No
17. Brand: SCHRINER
18. Era: Retro (1935-1950)
19. Main Stone Shape: Oval/Rectangle/Marquise
20. Shape: Oval
21. Handmade: Yes
22. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
23. Base Metal: Unknown
24. Gemstone Clarity Grade: Not Applicable
25. Setting Style: Cluster
26. Material: Glass & Metal
27. Original/Reproduction: Original
28. Cut Grade: Not Applicable
29. Features: Nickel-Free
30. Antique: No
31. Main Stone: Glass Cabochons & Rhinestones
32. Wholesale: No
33. Metal: Not Applicable
34. Diamond Color Grade: Not Applicable