Old looking multi stone broch

I got this brooch with multi colored stones or gems. Anybody have an idea on who made it etc. ?

Thanks

Billy D.

 

Not a clue, but it's in desperate need of a dry toothbrush to get some of the crud off!

 

I know, will do later

 

Here is a clean pic..

 

well now it just POPS !!!!!

 

It's nice, but with the pin stem broken off I don't think you will be able to get anything for it

 

I can add new one, just got to find my soldering kit, very easy fix.

 

You have to remove the stones, if you try to solder with the stones in place the heat will destroy them.

 

They are all glass

 

You could also start a pile of jewelry that is in need of repair & when you get a nice assortment list it as a repair / craft lot. Many folks out there who make jewelry or other things buy them to harvest the rhinestones.

 

Yep, I know that. They will break.

 

It looks like the mechanism is still there, so if you can replace just the pin stem you're good to go. It might be best in a craft/repair lot however. I list them every so often and they tend to sell well.

 

Hi evelyb30, just removed pin from cheap brooch and put on this one, what can I call this brooch, any ideas on maker or era ? Thank You

 

Nice job. I bought a whole load of pins from Ebay for not a lot a few years back. Very useful indeed they are.

 

No idea on the maker; these were done all over the place in the US and abroad back in the 50s. I'd guess this one's American from the old clasp; odds are it was made in the early to mid-1950s. I'd call it a chunky multi-colored prong set rhinestone brooch and call it a day.

 

Be sure to mention the finish loss on the faux pearls. This looks like it was a nice pin at one time, but its had a rough life.

 

Oh, good idea..

 

sweet, okay

 

okay