Lot 49:
Cherey Three Piece Mid-Century Costume Jewelry Suite
Description
A three piece vintage costume jewelry set comprising a large spray brooch and a pair of matching clip-on earrings. The set is constructed from gold-tone base metal in a textured floral spray motif. Each piece is set with oval honey-colored cabochons exhibiting a chatoyant cat’s-eye effect, accented by marquise-cut rhinestones in shades of amber and smoky topaz. The center of each floral cluster features a circular aurora borealis coated rhinestone that reflects green and gold tones. The earrings are fitted with paddle-style clip-on mechanisms and the brooch features a horizontal pin stem with a safety clasp.
The reverse of the earring clips and the brooch base are marked. The clips on the earrings bear an impressed signature in an oval cartouche reading Cherey. The reverse of the brooch features a similar impressed mark reading Cherey, which is partially obscured by the metalwork of the pin mechanism.
Condition report:
The set is in good vintage condition with all stones present and secure. The gold-tone finish on the reverse of the brooch shows minor areas of darkening and oxidation (photo 2). The earring clips and the brooch pin mechanism are functional. There are no visible chips or cracks to the cabochons or rhinestones.
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